At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate personal dosimetry services, ensuring accurate radiation exposure measurement.
- Company: Join ANSTO, a global leader in nuclear science and technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave provisions, onsite childcare, and fitness facilities.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on health and safety in a world-class organisation.
- Qualifications: Technical expertise in dosimetry and leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 115000 - 129000 $ per year.
Tenure Ongoing | Full Time | $115K - $129K +15.4% super | salary sacrificing available
Technical specialist on ANSTO personal dosimetry services, instrumentation and calibration. Training, development and mentoring opportunities. Sutherland Shire | Fitness Passport | Onsite Childcare & Café. Free onsite parking | pool, soccer field | campus based environment.
About The Opportunity
The Personal Dosimetry Officer provides leadership and coordination of ANSTO’s personal dosimetry service (external and internal) to ANSTO staff members, contractors and visitors. This position is subject matter expert for all aspects of personal radiation dosimetry from external and internal exposure pathways. The role ensures the accurate formal measurement and record keeping of personal ionising radiation exposure at ANSTO. It is also responsible for identifying, assessing and developing future measurement techniques as they become available for use at ANSTO for ionising and non‑ionising radiation exposure situations.
About You
The Personal Dosimetry Officer is a technical specialist on ANSTO personal dosimetry services, instrumentation and calibration and coordinates the development and improvement of dosimetry quality management systems. Membership of the Australian Radiation Protection Society will be highly regarded.
Working with us you will enjoy
- ANSTO offers training and development, performance‑based salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments.
- 18 days personal/carers leave for each year of service.
- 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
- Generous parental leave provisions: 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregiver, 11 weeks Parental leave for secondary caregiver (with incremental increase to a maximum of 18 weeks effective 01/03/2027).
- Annual flu vaccinations.
- Cultural, Naidoc and First Nations ceremonial leave.
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Your Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor Occupational Hygienists, Health Physicists, Dosimetry Technologists and Dosimetry Technicians in the provision, development, and continuous improvement of Personal Dosimetry Services and provide authoritative and expert advice to support the achievement of best practice.
- Plans and supervises the management, calibration, maintenance of plant and equipment and services associated with the Personal Dosimetry Services including the in‑vivo and in‑vitro capabilities (Whole Body Monitor, Thyroid organ monitoring and Radiation Bioassay), passive external dosimetry, personal and area air sampling for measuring radioactivity.
- Management of exposure record keeping and reporting systems within the Personal Dosimetry Services and forwarding ionising radiation dose records to the Australian National Radiation Dose Register (ANRDR).
- Ownership and application of relevant ANSTO Radiation Protection standards, policies and guides as part of ANSTO’s WHS MS in relation to the field of dosimetry and quality assurance. Ensure that these standards, policies and guides are appropriate, compliant with regulatory requirements and take account of international best practice.
- Provide expert advice as part of the Safety and Reliability Assurance (SRA) process, and to the Reactor Assurance Committee (RAC); coordinate safety and radiation protection assessments and audits; and perform and assist in radiation and safety assessments, nuclear safety, and risk assessments and their review.
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About Us
ANSTO is a leading global nuclear science and technology organisation delivering world‑class research and expertise to benefit Australia and support a more sustainable future. Using nuclear science, we improve health, support industries, provide expert advice to government on nuclear technologies and help develop Australia’s nuclear workforce.
How To Apply
For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Carmen Naylor on 0472 808 490. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361.
Personal Dosimetry Officer employer: The Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS)
Sieverts Radiation Protection Consultancy is an exceptional employer, offering a remote working environment that promotes flexibility and independence for Medical Physicists. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have the opportunity to enhance their technical skills while contributing to meaningful client outcomes in radiation safety. The supportive work culture fosters collaboration and encourages growth, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in medical physics.
Contact Details:
The Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS) Recruitment Team
