Radiation Protection Technologist

Position Overview Ongoing| Full Time | $100k-$134k +15.4% super Lucas Heights| Work-life balance| Free Parking| Child Care Onsite Be part of a collaborative team working with internal and external stakeholders About the Opportunity Are you looking for a radiation protection role where your technical expertise can make a real difference? As a Radiation Protection Technologist, you’ll be part of a specialist team working across radiation protection, operational health physics, training, capability development and emergency preparedness and response. This is a diverse role that offers the opportunity to apply your skills beyond routine radiation protection activities and contribute to work of national and international significance. You will help develop and strengthen capability across Training, Equipment, Personnel, and Doctrine and Concepts, while planning and delivering practical training, exercises and other capability-building activities. Depending on your experience, you may contribute to: radiation protection and operational health physics activities across ANSTO; development and delivery of specialist radiation protection training; emergency preparedness, exercises and operational response; radiation monitoring, equipment and capability development; Commonwealth emergency response arrangements, including COMDISPLAN; Australia's contribution to the IAEA Response and Assistance Network (RANET); and collaboration with government agencies, emergency services, industry and other radiation protection professionals. This is an opportunity to broaden your experience, build specialist capability and be part of a team working collaboratively across ANSTO and with external stakeholders to strengthen radiation protection and emergency response capability in Australia and internationally About You 'The ideal candidate will be able to work independently while also collaborating effectively across multiple stakeholders. They will be passionate about improving business processes, maintaining high-quality standards and delivering accurate outcomes with strong attention to detail ' - Prashant Maharaj (Radiological Emergency Manager Your Duties and 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. Please click here to view the Position Description. About Us ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes. We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits. Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment. ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year. Working with us you will enjoy ANSTO offers training and development, performance base salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments. Support flexible working where possible 18 days personal/carers leave annually 3 days paid leave (Christmas to New Year) Parental leave: 18 weeks (primary), 8 weeks (secondary, increasing to 18 weeks by 2027) Annual flu vaccinations Cultural, NAIDOC, and First Nations ceremonial leave Fitness Passport Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now! How to Apply For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Prashant Maharaj on +61 0458207150. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361. To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment. Application closing date: 30 November 2026 at 11:59pm All applicants must be Australian citizens. In order to solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes and we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to our team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers, those with a disability, and women in STEM.