Audit Support Officer

Audit Support Officer

Position Number: 13563
Location: Yallambie, Victoria, Australia
Salary: $94,336-$99,047 per annum package including 15.4% super
Term: Full time ongoing
Application Close: 16 October 2022

Primary purpose of the role

ARPANSA requires someone to undertake the role of Audit Support Officer within the Australian Clinical Dosimetry Service (ACDS).

The position is based in ARPANSA’s office in Yallambie, Victoria and the role requires regular travel to perform dosimetry audits at radiotherapy facilities throughout Australia and New Zealand. You will also be involved with technical and quality support for the dosimetry service including measurements on ARPANSA’s linear accelerators, equipment calibration and maintenance, as well as film and OSL dosimetry.

This position provides the opportunity to develop your scientific and research skills.

Key accountabilities:

Perform ACDS audits and develop an understanding for the clinical relevance and any actions arising from the audit outcome.

• Liaise with clients, analyse data and prepare reports.
• Support the film and OSL dosimetry procedures for audits within the national radiotherapy audit program.
• Perform complex dosimetry measurements for the ACDS. Measurements will include treatment dose assessment using phantoms, beam characterisation and linac output.
• Perform extensive and comprehensive testing measurements of dosimeters, associated equipment and audit protocols.
• Participate in ACDS research and development activities as required, which may lead to conference presentations or peer reviewed publications.

Job specific capabilities

To be considered for this position you will have experience as a radiation therapist or physicist in a field involving ionising radiation. You will have an understanding of the processes and techniques involved in dose assessment and quality systems in radiotherapy. Being familiar with Australian radiotherapy treatment practice is desirable.

You should be familiar with the fundamentals of radiation physics and dosimetry particularly as applied to clinical radiotherapy.  An awareness of quality assurance activities in a therapy centre is an advantage. Experimental and analytical skills are desirable and good writing and communication skills are necessary.

You must be prepared to travel to perform audits throughout Australia and New Zealand as required.

You must hold Australian citizenship or possess permanent residency status leading to citizenship and be prepared to travel interstate from time to time as required. ARPANSA requires all new employees to undertake a baseline security clearance as a condition of engagement.

Selection Criteria

There are five selection criteria for this role.  If you want to advance your career, please tell us your skills, experience and achievements that demonstrate all of the selection criteria in no more than 1000 words in total.

1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in radiation physics, radiotherapy technologies and radiation dosimetry.
2. Demonstrated ability to work in a team and ability to engage with multidisciplinary professionals.
3. Scientific and research skills, showing an ability to work independently to complete projects.
4. General knowledge or experience in planning techniques in modern radiotherapy treatments (such as motion management, stereotactic or MR-linacs).
5. Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining quality assurance procedures.

Additional information

For further information, please contact Rhonda Brown via phone 03 9433 2324

Applications close: 16 October 2022

To find out more about working at ARPANSA, please visit https://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/careers/applying-job .

To apply, please submit your resume, the ARPANSA application cover sheet and a ‘1000-word pitch’ that considers the position overview, job responsibilities, and the selection criteria, to recruitment@arpansa.gov.au .

ARPANSA values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people with disabilities, people that identify as LGBTIQ+, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Should you require special assistance through any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources team.

Apply: recruitment@arpansa.gov.au

Applications Closes: 16 October 2022