The Team:

Public Health Services (PHS) works to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of all Tasmanians by engaging with individuals, groups and communities statewide and nationally. The Radiation Protection Team within PHS is responsible for the administration of the Radiation Protection Act in Tasmania to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation. This is achieved through licensing, registration and a broad range of compliance and education activities.

The Role:

• Assist in the development and implementation of contemporary policies, procedures, codes of practice, standards, guidelines and legislation regulating the sale, storage, possession, and use of radiation apparatus and radioactive material in Tasmania.
• Implement compliance activities, including inspections and investigations, to ensure the safe use of radiation apparatus and radioactive material in Tasmania.
• Provide expert professional advice to a diverse range of clients on a broad range of policy issues pertaining to the regulatory system for radiation sources.
• Monitor state, national and international policy trends and scientific developments using available resources, including literature and specialist meetings.
• Conduct research and innovative projects in a timely and efficient manner to enhance radiation safety outcomes across a broad range of practices, including medical, dental, veterinary, industrial, and laser.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the specific selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your  radiation protection career in Tasmania’s public health services means building strong connections with colleagues and stakeholders. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight,  commencing as soon as possible.

Salary: $123,717 to $134,336 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Satisfactory completion of an approved tertiary qualification in Medical Physics or Health Physics or Physics or a related discipline. 

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications with at least five years practical experience as a Health Physicist. 

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

Senior Health Physicist HP04 (word)

Application Guide:  

Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the below listed person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Nehal Ahmed
Position: Principal Health Physicist
Phone number: 0418 531 824
Email address: nehal.ahmed@health.tas.gov.au  

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