The successful applicant will need to work on site.
Technical Officer Radiation MonitoringDarwin NT
Who we are
The Office of the Supervising Scientist ensures the protection of the Alligator Rivers Region, including Kakadu National Park, and the local communities from the effects of uranium mining by undertaking environmental research and monitoring, participating in and overseeing the regulatory process and developing standards and practices for environmental protection.
The Supervising Scientist Branch (SSB) ensures the protection of the Alligator Rivers Region, including Kakadu National Park, and the local communities from the effects of uranium mining by undertaking environmental research and monitoring, participating in and overseeing the regulatory process and developing standards and practices for environmental protection.
Our radiation research program focuses on assessing the radiation impacts to the public and the environment from uranium mining.
Our technical capabilities and current work program include:
low level radiochemistry, alpha and gamma spectrometry laboratoriesmeasurement of natural decay series radionuclides in air, soil, water and biota (including Aboriginal bush foods)radiation surveys of legacy and rehabilitated uranium mining sitesmodelling and assessment of radiation exposure pathways to the public and non-human biota from the dispersion and transfer of radionuclides in the environmentprovision of technical advice on regulatory applications for uranium mining and other radiation-related actionsengagement with International Atomic Energy Agency technical programs.The key duties of the position include:manage the operational aspects of the branch's atmospheric radiation monitoring and mussel bioaccumulation monitoring programsundertake planning, procurement, fieldwork, staff training, data management, quality assurance, sample preparation and other activities in support of radiation monitoring programsprovide support with planning and conducting non-routine radiation surveys of uranium mining and other sites in the Alligator Rivers Regionassist with laboratory management activities and the maintenance and operation of laboratory-based radiation measurement equipmentassist with the physical and chemical preparation of samples for radioactivity measurementassist with data analysis and the preparation of scientific reports and papers.Mandatory qualificationsA degree in science, or other qualification appropriate to the duties.CitizenshipTo be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
Pre-employment CheckYour suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process.
This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period of 6 months.
NotesWe currently have one vacancy available for immediate filling in Darwin.
A merit pool for filling the same or similar position in Darwin may be established at the conclusion of this selection process.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy.
Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
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