Science Officer - Health Physics Measurements

Aurion; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ARPANSA is seeking a Science Officer in Health Physics Measurements to perform gamma-ray spectrometry using HPGe and NaI detectors and to contribute to the CTBT Radionuclide Laboratory operations in Australia. You will train staff, support quality systems, and ensure accurate reporting for CTBTO collaborations.

The role involves environmental radioactivity measurements, radiological surveillance, and contributing to ISO 17025 quality assurance programs with thorough record-keeping and technical

Responsibilities

• Perform complex gamma-ray spectrometry analysis and reporting using High-Purity Germanium (HPGe) and Sodium Iodide (NaI) systems.
• Provide training and coordination tasks to support and maintain operations and quality systems in the CTBT Radionuclide Laboratory (CRL).
• Deliver excellent customer service for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).
• Measure radioactivity in environmental samples and conduct radiological surveillance of the Australian environment.
• Contribute to the implementation of quality assurance programs based on ISO 17025, including maintenance of records and preparation of technical reports.

Job description

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Our organisation

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is the Australian Government's primary authority on radiation protection and nuclear safety. Our purpose is to protect the Australian people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation, through understanding risks, best practice regulation, research, policy, services, partnerships and engaging with the community.

Section overview

The Environmental & Health Services group is responsible for ARPANSA’s laboratories, field measurement capabilities (including emergency response) and networks that are required for the measurement of radiation in people and the environment. This includes maintenance of ARPANSA’s radiation emergency response capabilities and networks, and management of the Australian laboratory under contract to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).

Primary purpose of the role

The primary purpose of the role is to perform complex gamma-ray spectrometry analysis and reporting utilising High-Purity Germanium (HPGe) and Sodium Iodide (NaI) systems. Provide various training and coordination tasks to support and maintain the operations and quality systems in the CTBT Radionuclide Laboratory (CRL) whilst focussing on delivering excellent customer service for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).

In collaboration with a small team of scientific and technical staff, you will be responsible for measuring radioactivity in environmental samples and radiological surveillance of the Australian Environment.

You will contribute to the implementation of quality assurance programs (based around ISO 17025 quality management principles), including the maintenance of records, and preparation of technical reports.