Nuclear Safeguards Officer - Lucas Heights, Australia - ANSTO

ANSTO

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Lucas Heights, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position Overview:

Ongoing I Full Time | $107k $120k +15.4% super | Salary sacrificing available
Sutherland Shire location I Health & Wellbeing Programs I Generous leave provisions
An opportunity to work in a specialised field of science with interesting & inspiring work
Make a meaningful contribution to meeting Australia's international nuclear obligations

About the Opportunity:

The Nuclear Safeguards Officer undertakes a key role in supporting the management ANSTO's Nuclear Material Accountancy and Control (NMAC) system, to ensure ANSTO meets its international treaty obligations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and its national obligations under permits issued to ANSTO by the Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office (ASNO).

The role undertakes complex and sensitive professional and technical advice both internally and externally, ensuring the highest standards of nuclear safeguards and stewardship across the entire organisation, Australia and internationally.

About You:

- "As a Nuclear Safeguards Officer at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, you will be at the forefront of growth in Australia's nuclear sector, helping provide assurance that Australia is meeting international obligations and community expectations to keep nuclear material secure. This role would suit anyone with qualifications or experience in materials measurement and accounting"_ -
Michael Bridson, Manager Nuclear Safeguards

Your Duties and Responsibilities:

_ NMAC System_

Manage the daytoday NMAC database system, recording facility level transactions of nuclear material or associated items to ensure sound integrity of nuclear safeguards outputs. Prepare complex reports and submissions to ensure a high level of compliance with ASNO permits and to maintain compliance with 3 hour shortnotice inspection requirements.

_Regulatory Functions and Inspection Activities_

Plan and arrange the required resources, preparation and carrying out for the effective and efficient implementation of IAEA safeguards inspections and ASNO inspections.
Maintain knowledge of legislative and ASNO permit requirements, Australian and international standards, quality assurance procedures and best practice. Provide high level specialist advice on nuclear safeguards specific issues, related to ANSTO's compliance with regulatory and inspection requirements.

_Safeguards Authorised Officers & Material Stores_

Oversight of ANSTO Authorised Officers to ensure compliance of their safeguards functions, along with the provision of training and advice and auditing of those activities and reporting on results to line management.
Oversee and administer the safeguards aspects of the nuclear materials stores (and laboratory) and along with the Manager Nuclear Safeguards, act as auditor of ANSTO's valuable and strategically sensitive nuclear materials and associated items.

Develop, manage and implement database IT strategies and reporting mechanisms to ensure ANSTO complies with its nuclear material accountancy and control and reporting requirements.

About Us:

Benefits of Working with Us:

ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians.

We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:

Training, development and mentoring opportunities
Performance based salary increases
Worklife balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions

How to Apply:

For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact
Ross McCrone on
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For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.

Application closing date: 11:59pm Tuesday 5th December 2023
**_All applicants must be Australian citizens._