The role:
- Provide expert and authoritative professional specialist advice to the Minister, Secretary, Director of Public Health and the Radiation Advisory Council in relation to the effective management of radiation sources (both ionising and non-ionising) in Tasmania, including their supply, possession, storage, use and disposal.
- Drive the development and implementation of policies and legislation regulating radiation sources (both ionising and non-ionising) in Tasmania.
- Provide leadership and influence to establish innovative approaches that support organisational objectives.
- Develop and maintain strong communication links through effective consultation with a wide range of organisations and individuals who are affected by regulatory policies and legislation, including other Government agencies, professional organisations, registration boards, industry organisations, manufacturers, hospitals, professional practitioners and the public.
- Manage the functions undertaken by the Radiation Protection Team within Public Health Services, including complex investigations, staff management, research and other projects aimed at achieving compliance with the legislative and policy framework.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours may 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 fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.
Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Salary: $149,655 - $155,947per annum. Our Employer 11.5% 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
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Tertiary qualification/program of study in physics or a related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution
- Eligible for appointment as an Authorised officer under the Radiation Protection Act 2005
- An honours degree in physics or related discipline and at least 8 years relevant post graduate experience.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Additional studies in health physics such as a Master’s degree or PhD
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Relevant Postgraduate Qualifications
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information, please contact
Stewart Quinn
Acting Environmental Health Director
Phone: (03) 61666690
E-mail: stewart.quinn@health.tas.gov.au
Important information
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