Radiation Protection Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Take the lead in the development and/or assessment of radiation protection components within nuclear safety cases and management systems.

• Utilize radiation protection methodologies to support the design and operation of intricate defence, civil nuclear, and radiological infrastructure.

• Collaborate with and engage in defence and civil nuclear licensing and regulatory frameworks.

• Provide radiation protection technical expertise for various projects.

• Train and mentor the upcoming generation of Australian radiation practitioners.

• Execute major Defence, Transport, and Infrastructure projects as part of KBR’s comprehensive nuclear capability.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven knowledge and experience in applying relevant state, commonwealth, and international standards and regulations regarding radiation protection.

• Hands-on experience in one or more facilities related to nuclear or radiological activities.

• Demonstrated experience in applying radiation protection measures, including shielding, contamination control, monitoring, dosimetry, and radiological zoning.

• Experience in conducting dose assessments, radiation safety assessments, risk assessments, as well as optimisation and ALARA evaluations.

• Strong written communication skills, including experience in drafting and reviewing technical documentation.

• Must hold (or be eligible for) Australian, US, or UK defence security clearance.

• A degree or equivalent experience in Science or Engineering with a solid grasp of the scientific principles related to radiation safety.

• Relevant radiation protection qualifications, such as Certified Radiation Safety Advisor through ARPAB, or pertinent accredited university courses.

• Exceptional client management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to tailor communication styles to various levels of technical comprehension.

• Experience in providing advisory services to clients.

• Understanding of safety-informed design processes and deterministic safety analysis.

• Familiarity with shielding, dose, and environmental modelling.

• Proven experience in effectively promoting customer service and fostering a positive safety culture.

🏝️ Benefits

• Industry-leading salaries with annual reviews.

• 20 Days of annual leave per year plus the opportunity to accrue an additional 8 hours every 4 weeks (totaling 33 days).

• Flexible work arrangements, including start/finish times, work from home options, and flexible time policies.

• Salary packaging and novated lease options.

• Coverage for professional membership fees.

• Discounts on life and health insurance.

• Employee stock purchase plans available.

• Paid parental leave benefits.

• Personalized career development plans.

• Opportunities for growth and promotion.