Applications Close: 6th March 2023

McKavanagh Engineering Services Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced and exceptional Client Services Technicianon a full-time basisto join our team in Mackay, reporting to the Radiation Services
Manager.
If you are looking for a career change, this may be the role for you !
McKavanagh Engineering Services Pty Ltd is an industrial radiation safety consulting company assisting our clients to meet their regulatory obligations for over 20 years.

Role and Responsibility

• Perform Site Radiation Surveys / Audits.
• Installation and Removal of Radiation Gauges.
• Calibration and Commissioning of Radiation Gauges.
• Class 7 Transport and Packaging (training to obtain a licence will be provided)
• Liaise with Clients.
• Support Mackay Manager and perform all client service functions in accordance with your level of experience.
• Complete and maintain site inductions.
• Perform assigned tasks within a workshop.
  

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Hold a current Queensland Driver’s License
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• High level of self-confidence and decision-making ability.
• Demonstrated problem-analysis and solving skills.
• Demonstrated sound planning and organisational ability.
• Must be flexible and adapt well to change.
• Work within a team environment and autonomously.
  
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
  
• Must pass criminal history and security check.
  

Highly Desirable

• Applied Physics (with instrumentation)
  
• Demonstrated experience with Fixed Radiation Gauges
  
• Previous experience working within a mining or processing environment is highly desirable.
  
• Cert IV Training & Assessment

Application closing date:  28/02/2023

• Non-Ongoing/Ongoing
  
• Full Time
  
• $89,288 to $102,130
  
• APS Level 6

Primary purpose of the role

In this role you will be responsible for providing advice in relation to ARPANSA regulatory functions, including assessment of licence applications; monitoring compliance and conducting inspections; providing advice on radiation protection and nuclear safety and the regulation prescribed radiation facilities and nuclear installations; and assisting with the development of policies, strategies and regulatory guidance.

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Application closing date:Sunday 28th February 2023

COMPANY:       Radiation Services WA (RSWA)
                               138 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA
                               www.rswa.com.au

INTRO:                 RSWA is a progressive company with over 200 years of combined radiation protection experience. Our aim is to provide quality radiation protection advice for a safer community. We are driven by a commitment to quality and authenticity that is customer centric. We are a highly qualified, passionate, and experienced workforce which enables us to provide practical solutions for our clients to effectively manage their radiological and legislative risks.

CONTACT:        Lauren Steen
                               lauren@rswa.com.au

 JOB TITLE:      Technician – Radiation Protection

 REPORTING:   Operations Manager

 JOB TYPE:       Full Time

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is a technical position, delivering niche radiation protection advice for clients and to RSWA.  

We are currently seeking an individual who has experience in:

• Occupational Hygiene
• Health Safety and Environment practice
• Environmental Science
• Radiation Protection

You will work alongside our Project Managers and Radiation Protection Expert (RPE) to implement Radiation Management solutions and deliver outcomes while benefiting from on-the-job training and mentoring.

You will also work with the Operations Manager to seek out new business and deliver on RSWA operational objectives including continual improvement in delivery of RSWA products and services.

The role is Perth based but will include travel within Australia to client sites as required.

• Conduct audits and inspections of relevant systems of work
• Carry out field trips for assessment and monitoring of clients’ sites
• Provide written reports and recommendations based on field assessment
• Work with the Operations Manager to implement RSWA‘s radiological procedures
• Regularly review federal codes and regulations for updates/amendments
• Involvement in operational risk assessments, as required
• Continuous improvement of existing radiation protection systems
• Where relevant, participate in delivery of HSEQ training, including inductions

• Ability to communicate radiological advice to a variety of stakeholders of different levels
• Passionate and motivated individual with the ability to work on own initiative
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail, excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Strong literacy and numerical skills
• Somebody who does what they say and follows through with conviction on commitments

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or significant applicable experience
• Ability to think on feet and a desire to learn something new
• Knowledge of regulatory framework desirable
• Oil & Gas or Mining sector experience
• Australian resident – no sponsorship can be offered

•  $80k - $100k - Dependant on Experience

ABOUT TRONOX

Tronox is a fully integrated titanium minerals producer and pigment manufacturer. Across our Australian operations, we extract and process rich mineral sands into a range of valuable products including ilmenite, zircon, rutile and titanium dioxide pigment which are then exported to international markets.

Tronox can provide bright career pathways, a strong team environment and a good work life balance. We value our people and provide interesting and innovative workstreams, value diversity of experience and perspectives fostering an inclusive and adaptive work environment.

Our sites are part of the boarder global operations of Tronox Limited, with our Australian Operations being a key contributor to Tronox being the world’s leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Tronox is seeking an Occupational Hygiene and Radiation Safety Specialist based at any of our Western Australian sites. This is a permanent position, reporting directly to the Regional Director of SHEQ. This role works across our Western Australian sites leading the Occupational Hygiene Testing program and Radiation Safety Programs. This exciting role provides all out sites occupational hygiene and radiation advice and support through high levels of communication, engagement and influence, striving for best practice across these disciplines.

The role would be required to travel to all our sites in WA on a routine basis.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintain a current Health and Hygiene Management Plan and a Radiation Management Plans.
• Establish, perform and monitor occupational hygiene monitoring programs and systems.
• Drive the continuous improvement and compliance of occupational hygiene practices by actively seeking new technologies, research and equipment.
• Undertake duties of statutory Radiation Safety Officer, Ventilation Officer and Noise Officer for our Operations.
• Maintain statutory compliance with relevant regulations.
• Submit annual health and hygiene and radiation reports to regulators; Liaise with site based RSOs and with Regulators.
• Liaise with Environmental and Remediation teams on environmental radiation matters.
• Support and provide advice to new projects where radiation is a risk factor.

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in a discipline approved by the State Mining Engineer for appointment as Radiation Safety Officer (NORM), with a thorough understanding of leading occupational hygiene management.
• Experience in the mining industry including dealing with Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials.
• A track record in achieving high levels of occupational hygiene performance.
• In-depth understanding and application of WA mine legislation.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills at all levels.
• You must be flexible with your time and approach and willing to travel within the state.

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• 9 day fortnight for great work/life balance
• Market competitive salary
• 11. 5%  superannuation
• Total permanent disability insurance and life insurance covered
• Eligibility for the Tronox bonus scheme
• Novated lease

To apply please follow the  link to the Tronox careers website https://career23.sapsf.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=15653&company=gulftitani

Position Summary

To support the development of our GenX betavoltaic power generator, entX is looking to employ a radiochemist or materials scientist/engineer with experience in the handling, manipulation or modification of radioactive isotopes. The successful candidate will support the research, development and commercialisation of entX technologies, with a focus on creating and exploiting innovative materials and systems solutions utilising radioisotopes.

At entX, you'll discover a world of extraordinary opportunity, challenge, and fulfillment where you can pursue goals, develop new skills, change career paths, and explore new horizons.

Our engineers and scientists make tomorrow’s energy solutions a reality. Join us, and you’ll play a vital role in helping solve these challenges!

Main Responsibilities

• Provide technical input to the design and development of new, innovative technologies and their manufacturing processes
• Manage and manipulate radioactive isotopes while working in a laboratory environment in compliance with regulations
• Develop and/or support design and process concepts and ensure that all concepts are suitable for manufacturing
• Support product design outputs (including FMEAs and other process/documentation) as required
• Support and/or organise validation activities against developed specifications
• Ensure compliance of product or process with regulatory and/or customer requirements
• Raise patent opportunities and issues with management and work with patent attorneys on potential patents

Key Skills and Experience

• Experience in handling, manipulation or modification of radioactive isotopes
• Applied understanding of quality, regulatory and safety requirements (i.e. radiation safety, EPA-SA/ARPANSA regulations, quality systems) is desirable
• Experience in research and application of research outputs in a commercial application is desirable
• Experience with beta-emitting radioisotopes is highly desirable
• Must exhibit a high level of analytical and decision-making skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Good communication skills

Qualifications and Certifications

• Degree qualification in chemistry, materials or chemical engineering or another relevant technical field
• Certification in nuclear engineering, radiochemistry or another relevant technical field is highly desirable
• Be eligible for application to Security clearance level 2, NV 1 (Negative Vetting Level 1) under the Australian Government’s Protective Security Policy Framework

Applying

Send your application in the form of a cover letter and resume to info@entx.com.au

Full Details found here

Take this opportunity to Join an established SME business which is an Adelaide success story on a global scale. Through innovative research and development engineering with a 40+ year history, they have carved a niche in the global mining industry, providing unique and complex products to the market from supply only to full turnkey solutions. Due to an internal move, an excellent opportunity exists for a full time, permanent Radiation Safety Officer.

Reporting to the Product Manager, you will be responsible for the management and regulatory requirements of all radioactive materials within their product range and keeping up to date with all legislative requirements.

Key elements of the role:

• Ensure that all employees follow safe work practices involving radiation
• Ensure that all occupationally exposed staff members have personal dosimeter badges
• Ensure calibration of radiation test instrumentation to national standards
• Develop and maintain an ongoing liaison with regulators
• Maintaining all regulatory approvals related to radioactive materials and devices
• Manage movement of radioactive materials and perform internal audits
• Maintain documentation

The suitable candidate will possess the following:

• previous experience in radiation safety or a similar position
• current radiation licence to use or handle radioactive substances and experience in handling / controlling radioactive substances
• tertiary qualification in science, engineering, physics or equivalent
• a good working knowledge of Word and Excel, and the ability to analyse problems and develop effective solutions
• experience in working within a regulatory or compliance framework
• excellent communication, written and verbal skills
• an understanding of logistics
• experience in managing or conducting audits or and inspections
• perform duties efficiently under time constraints.

Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 18 September 2022.

Full Details found here

Position Overview

• Ongoing | Full Time | $87k - $116k +15.4% super
• Exciting opportunity for an experienced Trainer!

About the Opportunity

ANSTO’s Radiation Services is seeking a training professional to provide radiation protection training to a wide range of users of ionising radioactive materials and radiation apparatus . This will involve the facilitation of already established training courses and the development and facilitation of new courses based on client requests and emerging needs within industry.

About You

As the successful candidate, you will possess relevant experience and/or qualifications in science, radiation safety or associated radiation work, or teaching qualifications, and experience in health physics or related discipline.

You will have strong communication and presentation skills and experience. You will be highly organised, with strong project management skills and have a drive for continuous improvement and continued learning. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment would be highly regarded as would experience working in a commercial setting.

This position reports to the Manager, ANSTO Radiation Services.

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement existing objectives, plans, targets and activities to achieve ANSTO's operational strategy
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of commercial training events including: delivery, coordination of resources and sourcing providers and suppliers to ensure successful delivery
• Manage the compliance of radiation safety training against the requirements of training regulators, radiation regulators and industry

Applications close:  11:59pm Tuesday 13 September 2022 

Full Details found here

Position Overview

• Southern Suburbs & Sutherland Shire
• $65k - $84k + 15.4% Super + Salary Sacrificing
• Ongoing  Full Time | Work-life balance |  Health & Wellbeing Programs

About the Opportunity

We operate much of our country’s landmark science facilities including one of the world’s most modern nuclear research reactors (OPAL). Importantly, ANSTO is helping to improve our health with one in two Australians benefitting from the nuclear medicines produced using the OPAL research reactor while being treated for serious illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.

The Waste Processing Technician provides safe and efficient collection, storage, decontamination and disposal services for all radioactive and hazardous waste generated and/or stored within the ANSTOs Lucas Heights and Camperdown sites.

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for Business as Usual activities along with unplanned events within remote handled waste processing and handling, contact handled solid wastes, contact handled liquid wastes, waste characterisation, decontamination, laundry services and support to ANSTO’s projects
• Ensure effective and compliant service for the collection, transportation, storage, processing, decontamination, characterisation of radioactive waste material in accordance with licence conditions, plans and arrangements and ANSTO’s Safety Management System - this includes use of hot-cells and manipulators, use of SCADA systems, driving trucks, using pumping systems for site effluent and liquid waste treatment systems as well as corrosive chemicals and machinery to decontaminate items
• Establish and maintain productive relationships and provide advice to internal customers, in accordance with set guidelines, standards and service level agreements.  Present a professional approach and ensure customers are informed of changes to activities or decisions that may affect the quality of service provided
• Proactively undertake inspections of waste, waste processing equipment and where necessary organise repairs and maintenance of facilities and equipment
• Provide written and verbal advice and feedback to management on equipment performance and waste processes to drive improvements to plant availability, safety and efficiency

Skills and Experience

• High School or equivalent Qualification in a Science/engineering, or trade skills
• Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of operating plant and equipment in a highly regulated environment, hazardous industries
• Sound computer skills with ability to operate SAP and MS Office products to enable completion of activities
• Ability to apply instructions, procedures and policies in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements
• Willingness to develop skills using trade knowledge, practical skills and experience to safely operate equipment including, transport flasks, manipulators, cranes and powered hand tools.

Full details found here.

About us

Cyclowest is Western Australia’s only commercial radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. 

This position is part of a highly professional, interdependent team who produce radioisotopes and radio-pharmaceuticals used in clinical imaging, treatment and research applications. The position can be part time or full time, depending on candidate and experience. Facility operational hrs are 3:00am - 5:00pm.

Qualifications & experience

• Tertiary qualifications in physics.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of radioactive materials handling, radiation safety standards and radiation protection principles with a background in management of radioactive substances, radiopharmaceuticals or a nuclear medicine environment.
• Relevant experience as a Radiation Safety Officer
• Ability to conduct work with professional independence and ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with staff, management, suppliers and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated practical experience with use of engineering and measurement instruments, hand tools, and information and computing technology systems.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated experience to:
  • measure and assess personnel and environment radiation dose levels;
  • conduct environmental sampling and analyses, instrument calibration and radioactive waste management;
  • plan and organise with a high attention to detail and think critically about process improvements;
  • perform duties efficiently under time constraints.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Prepare documentation for regulatory agencies to enable facility registration and licensing to manufacture radioactive substances and use irradiating apparatus.
• Administer a personnel radiation dosimetry service; Ensure calibration of radiation, environment monitoring and other test instrumentation to national standards.
• Develop, maintain, interpret, and implement plans, policies, and procedures for day-to-day operations of the facility.
• Develop and maintain an ongoing liaison with regulators, key industry bodies and equipment suppliers to advance knowledge of processes and equipment to ensure best radiation safety practice.
• Assist the cyclotron engineer with maintenance and troubleshooting of facility equipment and monitoring instrumentation. Also assist with information and computing technology facility systems.
• Participate in routine radiopharmaceutical production and quality control activities to meet Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is negotiable, based on experience and qualifications.
• The position can be either part-time (3 days per week) up to full-time depending on the candidate.

CONTACT DETAILS:
For further position information or to discuss the role please contact:

Thomas Tuchyna, General Manager Cyclowest: mob 0406 092 796 or t.tuchyna@cyclowest.com.au

Applications close: 25/08/2022 11:00 PM 

Full Details found here

About the Role
The Team Leader Mining and Environment leads a diverse and passionate team of regulatory and technical specialists. Working across South Australia’s industrial radiation, mining and processing of radioactive and non-radioactive ores, extractive and energy resources industries, you will ensure effective control of environmental and radiation risks in ecologically sustainable operations.

You will work with impacted communities, with industry and with other government agencies to achieve positive outcomes. You will ensure that harms from poor air quality, water pollution, noise and radiation are effectively managed by companies. You will provide leadership and mentorship across the team, and work within a co-regulatory environment to deliver EPA objectives.

You will be supported by scientific, technical and policy experts, and build your skills in regulation, engagement, environmental sustainability, radiation safety and leadership.

About the EPA
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is South Australia’s independent environment protection regulator. The organisation works to protect, restore and improve the environment through the risk-based regulation of pollution, waste, noise and radiation. EPA works closely with industry, the community and government to protect the unique natural environment while supporting economic growth and improving wellbeing.

The EPA is a highly flexible workplace and encourages an array of flexible working arrangements to ensure a quality work-life balance for staff. 

Essential Qualifications
A degree in science, engineering, medical radiation, or other relevant field.

Remuneration
PO4 ($107,448 - $116,936)

Contract
Ongoing

Enquiries
Daniel Bellifemine
Manager Mining and Radiation
Phone Enquiries: 8204 2146
Email Enquiries: Daniel.Bellifemine@sa.gov.au