Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
Technical Support Officer
Yallambie VIC
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.
The Monitoring and Emergency Response 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.
Why work for us?
* Opportunities to engage with national and international stakeholders
* Inclusive and diverse workplace
* Competitive salaries with 15.4% superannuation
* Generous leave conditions
* Flexible work practices
* Modern amenities and free parking at both our Yallambie and Miranda sites.
The key duties of the position include:
In this role, you will work under limited direction and perform a range of complex tasks associated with operating and maintaining Australia's radionuclide air monitoring and noble gas stations that form part of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) International Monitoring System (IMS). You will also take a lead role in developing and maintaining the UV Index (UVI) monitoring systems and other complex gamma radiation monitoring networks. You will be the technical lead providing maintenance and development support for hardware and software associated with the radionuclide monitoring systems. You will be working as part of a small team, delivering high quality and timely data to the CTBT International Data Centre (IDC).
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. This role will also require a substantial amount of travel, both international and domestic, including leading trips to remote locations.
Key accountabilities
* Under limited direction and using established principles, practices and procedures, undertake a range of complex tasks associated with the ongoing development and operation of Australia's CTBT air monitoring and noble gas stations.
* Under reasonable autonomy and accountability, lead the maintenance and upgrading of station equipment, relating to the operation of CTBT air monitoring stations including field work.
* Maintain, in conjunction with the Digital Services Section, software relating to Radiation Monitoring Network station operations.
* Liaise with operational and technical staff from organisations contracted to assist with the running of the CTBT air monitoring stations.
* Develop technical procedural documents.
Eligibility
To be considered for this position, you will have experience in developing, operating and maintaining large complex data acquisition systems. 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 with in the specialist area of High-Resolution Gamma detectors including associated spectral data logging systems. You will be proficient in diagnosing and repairing these systems and other associated data acquisition systems.
You will have experience maintaining and developing software for use in supporting a large multi-layered network.
You will have experience maintaining a high standard of technical documentation including developing procedures, writing reports and maintaining various electronic equipment registers.
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
* Demonstrated ability to design, develop and maintain data acquisition systems.
* Demonstrated experience performing radiation detector system repairs.
* Experience maintaining and developing software, including implementing improvements and troubleshooting to support operational requirements.
* Proven ability to liaise effectively with a range of representatives from external organisations, including internationally, to achieve technical and operational objectives.
* Demonstrated experience maintaining a high standard of 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 Guidebook 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.
Notes
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 applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme applicants who choose to apply under the scheme will be invited to participate in further assessment activities 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:
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: This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the agency.
Contact
Joshua Hofman
Contact Phone
Agency Employment Act
PS Act 1999
Website
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
Position Number
13191
Vacancy Number
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Getting to know the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
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.