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Scientific Support Officer – Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769987
- Agency: Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety
- Job Title: Scientific Support Officer
- Position Number: 13749
- Classification: APS Level 4
- Closing Date: Tuesday 09 June 2026
- Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Ongoing
- Location: Yallambie VIC
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: Future Merit
- Office Arrangement: Flexible (Flexible)
About Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety
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.
Duties
- In this role, you will perform a range of moderately complex scientific tasks, primarily related to
- supporting the update to the Australian Clinical Guidelines for Radiological Emergencies. These
- guidelines provide a resource for response agencies, clinicians, and public health officials to
- enable better understanding of health effects of radiation and guide optimal management of
- radiation casualties following a radiological emergency.
- In addition to this, other work programs may include a review of Biodosimetry in Australia, which is
- a method of using biological markers to estimate radiation exposure, and a review of the
- ARPANSA Meter Hire service, a service which allows members of the public to hire radiation
- meters to measure various types of radiation in and around their homes. You will also support
- other team projects under direction including performing risk estimates and dose calculations to
- determine potential health impacts to the public, workers and the environment from exposure to
- ionising radiation. You will work closely with other staff within the MAEP Section, and liaise with
- internal and external stakeholders, to ensure that advice provided is based on the latest scientific
- knowledge and national and international experience.
- This is a part-time (0.8FTE) non-ongoing position (up to 24 months).
- Key accountabilities
- This role will primarily support the drafting of the update to the Australian Clinical Guidelines
- for Radiological Emergencies, including review of international best-practice, stakeholder
- engagement, document drafting and review, and liaising with expert working groups for
- specific areas;
- Conduct a review of Biodosimetry capability in Australia and Biodosimetry methods being
- developed internationally;
- Perform a review of ARPANSA’s meter hire service, identifying opportunities for
- improvements in the program and related processes;
- Under direction perform moderately complex and diverse tasks related to assessing risks
- and health impacts from exposure to radiation, with a focus on ionising radiation;
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- Maintain accurate records of work performed and results obtained, and support the
- preparation of associated guidance documents and technical reports;
- Communicate with and provide advice to a wide variety of clients and external stakeholders.
- Undertake allocated technical tasks or activities commensurate with the APS Level 4
- classification within RHS and MAEPS as required.
Eligibility / Notes
- To be considered for this position, you must possess a tertiary degree in a branch of the physical
- sciences, from an Australian educational institution or a comparable qualification. A sound
- knowledge of physics and radiation protection is advantageous.
- You will have well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute effectively in a team
- environment, together with the ability to liaise with all levels of staff, clients and members of the
- general public. You will have the ability to consistently perform efficiently and effectively at a high
- level.
- You must hold Australian citizenship and be prepared to travel interstate from time to time as
- required. ARPANSA requires all new employees to obtain and maintain a national security
- clearance as a condition of engagement. You must also meet required pre-employment checks as
- necessary.
- Selection criteria
- The selection criteria for this role are:
- Demonstrated knowledge of emergency preparedness and response concepts for nuclear or
- radiological incidents, including medical response.
- Capability to undertake reviews and provide recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build and sustain positive relationships with
- team members, stakeholders and clients.
- Demonstrated communication and liaison skills including the ability to impart complex
- information clearly, and the capacity to produce reports which are clear, concise and readily
- understood by the intended audience.
How to Apply
Position Contact Blake Orr, 03 9433 2317
Agency Recruitment Site https://candidate.aurion.cloud/arpnsa/production/redirect/to/dmFjYW5jaWVzLzI5M
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