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:

The purpose of this position is to assist in the development and implementation of innovative strategic responses to all aspects of radiation protection in Tasmania, including legislative development, regulatory compliance, education activities, and the development of innovative regulatory management solutions. The role will also:

• 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.

You will need:

• Comprehensive knowledge of radiation protection legislation and relevant Commonwealth and jurisdictional legislative schemes applicable to the control and regulation of radiation sources.
• High degree of analytical, conceptual, and communication skills, including the ability to provide high level technical advice to senior managers.

• Demonstrated evidence of timely and efficient completion of innovative and research projects involving ionizing and non-ionizing radiation sources.
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with diverse practitioner groups and organisations that operate radiation sources.

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.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

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

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

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. 

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

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)

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

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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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.