17 November 2025
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is seeking 7 part-time members to join its peak external advisory body - the Radiation Health and Safety Council.
Referred to as ‘the Council’, it provides advice to ARPANSA’s chief executive officer and senior leadership group on emerging issues and matters of major public concern relating to radiation protection and nuclear safety.
The Council also provides input on the adoption of recommendations, policies, codes and standards relating to radiation protection and nuclear safety.
We are also seeking expressions of interest from current, re-applying and new members for the role of Chair during this appointment process.
Members of the Council are part-time, with 3 meetings held annually, and working groups collaborating on key issues between meetings. Terms run for 3 years from the date of appointment.
If you’re interested in joining the Council, you can learn more about its function and current membership: Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Council
Candidates with an understanding of technical radiation issues are encouraged to apply, as well as those with backgrounds in related areas such as public health, community advocacy, First Nations engagement, sciences, law, or engineering.
Applications close Monday 5 January 2026.
For details on how to put forward a nomination: Membership of the Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Council | ARPANSA
