ARPANSA - Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency

Formal Qualifications

To be eligible for engagement as a Graduate Recruit with ARPANSA you must:

1. have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from a recognised Australian educational institution, with a major course of study in a physics, chemistry, environmental science, or engineering; or
2. possess an overseas tertiary qualification certified by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition to be equivalent to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from a recognised Australian educational institution, with a major course of study in a discipline specified in para 1. A certificate of equivalence must be attached to your application form.

If your qualifications have not been assessed to the equivalent Australian Standard, then details of your qualifications must be assessed by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR), GPO Box 1407, Canberra, ACT 2601, before submitting your application. Should any delays occur, you should submit your application form by the closing date and attach a statement that you have applied for certification, which you should forward on receipt. Applications received without this statement or certification cannot be considered.

Citizenship

Australian citizenship is the usual requirement for ongoing engagement in the Australian Public Service. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of Australian citizenship as well as an original birth certificate prior to engagement. In specified circumstances, this requirement may be waived and a person demonstrating permanent residence in Australia may be engaged on the condition that Australian citizenship is applied for in a minimum time frame. Under this condition, should an application for Australian citizenship be denied, the engagement would be terminated.

Character Clearances

Applicants must be of good character and comply with the Australian Public Service (APS) Values and Code of Conduct during employment. As part of the pre-engagement process you will be required to complete an application for a Police Records Check. A decision will be made on character suitability following the completion of processing of the Police Records form. If Police records indicate that you do not meet the standard of good character, your engagement will be terminated. Some positions will require occupants to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Failure in this regard will result in termination of employment.

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