EMPLOYMENT

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 Modelling, Assessment and Emergency Preparedness (MAEP) Section provides advice, underpinned by health impact assessments and expert knowledge, to international bodies, Commonwealth departments and agencies, state and territory regulators, industry and members of the public. The section specialises in dose and risk assessment for planned, existing and emergency exposure situations, maintains expertise in modelling radiation exposure and doses to people and the environment, maintains and coordinates expansion of the Australian National Radiation Dose Register (ANRDR) and provides support to our obligations under the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty by undertaking programs as the radionuclide National Data Centre. 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 respond to significant detections on the radionuclide monitoring systems of the IMS. You will work with members of the Radiation Monitoring Networks group and Modelling and Assessment team to determine whether reported detections are legitimate and whether they could be attributed to a nuclear detonation. You will analyse the suite of radionuclides detected and the isotopic ratios that are present to help inform the assessment. You will produce reports to inform other parts of the National Data Centre and ARPANSA of significant events. You will work to determine possible sources for detections of interest using atmospheric dispersion modelling and open-source research of radiation sources in the region. You will use a combination of modelling tools including gaussian puff and lagrangian dispersion models and work with various software tools developed by the CTBT for the purpose of analysing detections. You will work with Geographic Information Systems such as ArcGIS to produce mapping products for data visualization. You will work with the members of the Radiation Monitoring Networks group to develop processes and procedures related to receiving, processing, and analysis of detections. This will involve collaborative work to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure that the National Data Centre radionuclide capability is operating to a high standard. Key accountabilities Use CTBTO International Monitoring System data and International Data Centre products to assist in CTBT verification efforts. Develop products and systems to support Australia's verification efforts as the radionuclide National Data Centre. Use atmospheric dispersion modelling tools to support analysis of detections on the IMS. Use Geographic Information Systems, such as ArcGIS, to produce mapping products for data visualisation. Maintain accurate records of work performed and results obtained and support the preparation of associated guidance documents and technical reports. Be an active member of ARPANSA's Talk to a Scientist program, which responds to enquiries from industry, and member of the public. Communicate with and provide advice to a wide variety of clients and external stakeholders.