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 Monitoring and Networks Section is responsible for ARPANSA's laboratories, field measurement capabilities and networks that are required for the measurement of ionising and non-ionising radiation in people and the environment. This includes maintenance of ARPANSA's radiation emergency response capabilities and networks and laboratories under national and international arrangements.
What we offer
Working at ARPANSA represents a dynamic and exciting opportunity to grow your career and access capability-building professional opportunities. At ARPANSA, our workforce priorities are building sustainable capability to enable achievement of ARPANSA's mission, leading as an employer of choice in all the fields we provide opportunities, and strategically aligning our work to deliver meaningful outcomes for the Australian Community. A role at ARPANSA involves:
* Values and behaviours that underpin a culture characterised by commitment, respect, delivery, inclusion and collegiality.
* Opportunities to engage with national and international stakeholders, in a context that values leading practice science.
* The opportunity to pursue your interests while contributing to the Australian community.
* A commitment to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued. We appreciate the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals and harness a collaborative environment. We actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds.
* Great working conditions including competitive salaries with 15.4% superannuation, generous leave conditions, flexible work practices, modern amenities, and free parking at both our Yallambie and Miranda sites.
Primary purpose of the role
In this role, you will work under limited direction and perform a range of complex tasks associated with managing projects, including the redevelopment of monitoring stations as part of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) International Monitoring System (IMS). The station infrastructure rebuilds are significant pieces of work which will be managed within ARPANSA's internal project management framework. You will be responsible for producing all the project documentation and working closely with the ARPANSA's technical team to deliver seamless upgrades to station infrastructure. You will also work closely with the Section Manager, developing contracts both with the CTBTO as well as other supporting organisations. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing reports as well as establishing and maintaining a high degree of documentation management and record keeping. You will be working as part of a small team, delivering high quality and timely data to the International Data Centre (IDC) as well as supporting other monitoring networks.
Key accountabilities
* Under limited direction and using established principles, practices and procedures, undertake a range of complex tasks associated with the recapitalisation of Australia's CTBT air monitoring stations including:
* Developing project documentation.
* Developing financial contracts with stakeholders.
* Managing the project lifecycle using the appropriate tools.
* Oversee reporting to the CTBTO.
* Liaise with operational and technical staff from organisations contracted to assist with the running of the CTBT air monitoring stations.
* Manage all admin tasks associated with the operations of the CTBT stations.
* Assist with operational requirement associated with the section's other networks.
Our ideal candidate - job specific capabilities
To be considered for this position, you will have experience in developing, operating and maintaining large complex monitoring networks. You will have exceptional problem-solving skills and extensive experience working as part of a team, including with representatives from other organisations, both national and international, in order to achieve a common goal.
You will have technical knowledge and experience working within the specialist area of radiation monitoring networks. Experience working with or knowledge of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty International Monitoring System and its associated equipment will be considered an advantage.
You will have experience developing and maintaining a high standard of technical documentation including developing project documents, writing procedures and reports as well as maintaining various electronic registers.
Experience developing proposals and contracts with international bodies would be an advantage.
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:
1. Demonstrated experience managing and delivering key projects in specialist area of radiation monitoring.
2. Demonstrated experience developing contracts with International Organisations under a cost recovery framework.
3. Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining monitoring networks, including knowledge of both the administrative and technical aspects.
4. Proven ability to liaise effectively with a range of representatives from external organisations, including internationally.
5. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining a high standard of technical and non-technical documentation.
Eligibility
Employment with ARPANSA is subject to:
* conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999.
* Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) granting a security clearance at the required level.
* evidence of citizenship status required.
* evidence of qualifications required of the role.
* evidence of a completed national police-check with no risks identified by ARPANSA.
* the CEO of ARPANSA, or their Delegate, approving a Notice of Engagement.
The Australian Government Security Clearance Application Guide Book provides information on minimum eligibility requirements for holding a security clearance at the required level. Please ensure that you are able to provide the necessary documents if you apply for the position. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the AGSVA website.
How to apply
Applications can be lodged through ARPANSA Recruitment Portal. Your application will consist of resume, ARPANSA cover letter to be completed via the portal, contact details for two referees and a '1000-word pitch' that considers:
* Key accountabilities
* Job specific capabilities
* Selection criteria.
ARPANSA recognises the need for our workforce to reflect the community we serve and provide an inclusive environment that respects and values diversity. We strongly encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
RecruitAbility
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme applicants who choose to apply under the scheme will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy, where they meet the minimum requirements for the position. ARPANSA will provide reasonable adjustments or flexibilities in the recruitment process as requested. For more information visit:
Merit pool
The selection process will establish a merit pool that may be used to fill similar positions within 18 months of advertising.
Enterprise Agreement
To find out more about the employment conditions at ARPANSA, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement. Thank you for your interest.
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