Environment Protection Authority
Regulation and Compliance Division
JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Title of Position:
Scientist – Radiation Protection Officer
Remuneration Level:
PO2
Position Number:
Career Group:
CGPO2
Position Created:
TBA
Date Position Last Updated: March 2010
Type of Appointment:
Ongoing
Temporary Contract
End Date:
up to 5 Years Contract
End Date:
Casual Contract
Hours Per Week:
Part Time
Hours Per Week:
3 x positions available
JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION APPROVAL:
All excluding Executive Positions
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CE or Delegate
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Executive Positions
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Commissioner for Public Employment
SUMMARY AND JOB CONTEXT
The Scientist – Radiation Protection Officer works in partnership with industry, across
government and with the community to protect workers, the public and the environment
from the harmful effects of radiation in mining and mineral processing.
The position reports to the Manager Mining and Environment within the Radiation
Protection Branch of the Environment Protection Authority.
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The Scientist – Radiation Protection Officer regulates radiation risks in relation to mining and
radioactive materials in the environment. This includes mine operations, mineral processing,
waste management, naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM), transportation, and
legacy issues.
They provide broad authoritative advice to EPA management, industry and government
representatives, and the community.
They establish effective relationships with operators with the objective of achieving
compliance and encouraging continual improvement and best practice.
They contribute to the assessment of new and emerging risks, to people and the
environment, and contribute to work with stakeholders to develop and implement
solutions.
They have a thorough understanding of best practice in radiation protection with respect to
technical and regulatory approaches.
As an Authorised Officer under the Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982 and (as
required) under the Environment Protection Act 1993, the Scientist - Mining and
Environment contributes to the assessment of proposals and conducts inspections and
audits, to determine compliance with legislation, standards, codes of practice and
guidelines.
The Scientist – Radiation Protection Officer works with limited professional direction or as
part of a team of radiation protection specialists that operates across a range of sectors
including radiation health, radiation security, medical radiation and non-ionising sources
such as solaria.
They work closely as part of a broader team of EPA staff working across all aspects of the
mining, minerals and industrial sectors including air and water quality, noise emissions, and
site contamination.
Work includes:
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technical assessment of proposals and reports and requires consultation with relevant
professionals and experts; and
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the conduct of audits, site inspections, monitoring, analysis and reporting and
effectively communicating the outcomes to EPA management and licence holders.
The Scientist – Radiation Protection Officer contributes to and implements EPA policy on
technical and regulatory approaches and stakeholder liaison.
The Scientist – Radiation Protection Officer is part of the team that manages radiation
incidents and emergencies. This involves providing high quality advice to EPA management,
operators and the emergency services. It includes participation in counter disaster activities
and training exercises.
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KEY OUTCOMES
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Contributing to Branch, Division and EPA Operational Plan objectives related to
radiation protection in mine operations, mineral processing, waste management,
naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM), transportation, and legacy issues
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Establishing effective relationships and partnerships with operators and businesses
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Providing broad authoritative advice to EPA Management, government departments,
EPA Radiation Protection Committee, EPA Board, Minister, industry, interest groups,
and the public
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Contributing to the assessment of public, occupational and environmental radiation
risks, then contributing in the development and implementation of effective, riskbased solutions
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Assessing, and communicating requirements for, industry compliance with
legislation, standards and best practice
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Contributing to the review and implementation of EPA policy, operational
techniques, practices and regulatory approaches
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Providing broad authoritative advice and assistance in the management of radiation
incidents and emergencies, including Counter Disaster activities and training
exercises.
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ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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A relevant degree in science or engineering (for example physics or environmental
sciences).
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Proven relevant knowledge and experience in radiation protection, environmental
management, mining or a related field.
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Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with a wide
variety of people including government and industry representatives and with the
public.
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Proven ability to work with a high level of initiative and competence, with limited or
no professional supervision.
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Proven ability to learn, develop and improve new and existing practices in
regulation, technical aspects of operations and stakeholder management.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
 The incumbent will be required to travel to sites in remote areas, in isolated
areas/adverse conditions, and occasionally interstate
 The incumbent may be required to work out of hours and as the need arises
 A current driver’s licence is essential
 The EPA has a no smoking policy
 The EPA is an equal opportunities employer.
Acknowledged by Occupant: ………………………………………………. …./…./….
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