Radiation Protection Technologist — Training & Readiness

ANSTO; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working where possible

18 days personal/carers leave annually

3 days paid leave (Christmas to Newye

Parental leave: 18 weeks (primary), 8–

Annual flu vaccinations

Cultural, NAIDOC, and First NationsCer

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging options via superannu

Job summary

ANSTO is seeking a Radiation Protection Technologist to join a specialist team across radiation protection, health physics, training and emergency preparedness. The role offers opportunities beyond routine work and contributes to national and international safety initiatives.

You will help develop capability across Training, Equipment, Personnel and Doctrine, planning and delivering practical exercises and capability-building activities. Collaboration with stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in radiation protection or health physics is desirable.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and expertise in radiation protection across operational, project and emergency response activities.
• Lead and support staff, resources and radiation protection capability development.
• Provide practical advice to ensure the safe management, handling, transport and disposal of radioactive material.
• Develop and improve radiation protection procedures, work practices and emergency response arrangements.
• Deliver radiation protection training, mentoring and professional guidance to staff and clients.
• Support and lead projects, optimisation activities, research and the implementation of new technologies.
• Work collaboratively with operational leaders, clients and stakeholders to achieve safe, effective and practical outcomes.
• Maintain readiness to support ANSTO's national and international radiological emergency response commitments.

Job description

ANSTO is seeking a Radiation Protection Technologist to join a specialist team across radiation protection, health physics, training and emergency preparedness. The role offers opportunities beyond routine work and contributes to national and international safety initiatives.

You will help develop capability across Training, Equipment, Personnel and Doctrine, planning and delivering practical exercises and capability-building activities. Collaboration with stakeholders is essential.