Health Physics Surveyor

• Ongoing I Full Time I $72k- $94k + 15.4% super | salary sacrificing available
• Sutherland Shire I Work-life balance I Health & Wellbeing Programs
• Great starting point or career change opportunity - Vacancies for Band 3/4 linked roles - occasional overtime as required
• There is a comprehensive training & accreditation program available for this role

About the Opportunity

ANSTO is currently looking for the next generation of Health Physics Surveyors.  This role is a great starting point to launch you into an exciting career in Radiation Protection or may suit someone with tertiary qualifications in relevant engineering/science discipline.  Whether you are looking for a career change or are a Year 12 school leaver with an interest in science, we would love to hear from you.

About You

"The ideal candidate will possess strong technical, communication and team working skills. They will be flexible and tolerant to the ever-changing operational requirements of the organisation with a solid safety focus." - Darren McPherson, Radiation Protection Technologist - Safety Operations.

Membership of the Australian Radiation Protection Society will be highly regarded

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and measure radiation levels and advise on radiological hazards, provide ventilation safety advice, log information to ensure QA compliance.
• Provide advice to different levels of personnel on the most effective practical radiation protection measures to be taken across a large and varied range of situations. This advice is based on defined policies and procedures within a set range of parameters.
• Deliver basic radiation safety training to other ANSTO staff, including trainee safety officers and describe work procedures to non-ANSTO visitors.
• Provide advice on radiation safety procedures to be incorporated into divisional documents, including assisting in the preparation of these work instructions while following safety standards, procedures and instructions.

Please view the full Position Description or click apply to view.

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-based salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments.

• 18 days personal/carers leave for each year of service
• 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Generous parental leave provisions:
  • 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregiver
  • 11 weeks Parental leave for secondary caregiver (with incremental increase to a maximum of 18 weeks effective 01/03/2027)
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Cultural, Naidoc and First Nations ceremonial leave

 

If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now!

How to Apply

Please apply for this role directly through the ANSTO Website:

Health Physics Surveyor Job Details | ANSTO

For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Darren McPherson 0475 812 666.  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:  11:59pm 1st March 2026

 

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. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender-inclusive workforce.