1 September 2026
CEO of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) Dr Gillian Hirth AO welcomed new members to the organisation’s peak external advisory council at a meeting held in Melbourne in July.
The Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Council (RHSAC) is one of ARPANSA’s three external statutory advisory bodies. Members provide guidance and advice to the CEO of ARPANSA on strategic and emerging issues, as well as matters of public concern relating to radiation protection and nuclear safety.
Dr Gillian Hirth AO says expert advice is key to staying ahead of emerging radiation protection and nuclear safety issues.
‘Council has brought important topics to our agenda,’ Dr Hirth AO said.
‘Council also advances key work such as introducing a National Workforce Competency Framework for the Safe use of Radiation Sources.
‘I look forward to the contributions that these new members will make to radiation protection and nuclear safety in Australia.’
Dr Hirth AO welcomed Pamela Naidoo-Ameglio, Ben Blyth and Michaela Orsmond at the recent council meeting.
Pamela Naidoo-Ameglio is the Director of Exige and former ANSTO Group Executive. She brings extensive leadership experience in reactor operations, nuclear waste management, and nuclear medicine production to the role.
Associate Professor Benjamin Blyth is Head of Models of Cancer Translational Research Centre at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. His work spans radiation cancer research in Australia and Japan, with a focus on advancing cancer treatment and clinical trials.
Michaela Orsmond is the Client Director for Defence at Mott MacDonald Australia, and a practising lawyer as an Air Force reservist. She provides executive and program management expertise, specialising in Defence, Commercial Law, International Law and Business Development.
Appointment terms are for three years.
View the full Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Council membership: https://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/advisory-council-and-committees/radiation-health-and-safety-advisory-council
