Principal Radiation Specialist

• Perth Based

• Flexible working arrangements

• Permanent Position

lluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals, zircon, and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has established a significant position in rare earth elements as an international supplier of critical minerals. Iluka's products used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial products. As the world moves towards a more sustainable smarter, safer future, Iluka's high-quality products are increasing in demand.

Our people are the foundation of our business and vital to our success both now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.

About the role

An opportunity exists for a self-motivated and experienced Principal Radiation Specialist to join Iluka's Technical Services team. Reporting directly to the Group Technical Services Manager based in the Perth office, the position will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to contribute to value optimisation throughout the project lifecycle, from inception, through mining, to closure.

The Principal Radiation Specialist will provide support by:

• Actively advancing "as low as reasonably acceptable" (ALARA) principles, wherever possible

• Providing consistent radiation and occupational hygiene management advice group-wide

• Providing direct support, training and mentoring to Iluka's radiation management personnel

• Developing robust and defensible ERICA and RESRAD models, or similar, and using estimates from these to inform risk

• Preparing comprehensive reports of a high standard that clearly communicate radiation risks and their mitigation

• Contributing to the preparation of approval applications

• Performing the role and duties of Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) or equivalent for Australian Operations

On a regular basis, this position will need to travel to Iluka's exploration tenement, project, operational, rehabilitation, closure, or similar sites, to liaise with Iluka personnel, consultants, and contractors.

About you

To be successful for this role, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgy, process engineering, geochemistry, chemistry, nuclear physics, or similar

• Demonstrated experience working as an RSO and radiation management specialist at mine sites

• Significant experience developing radioactivity, radiation dose, mass and water balance models (RESRAD, etc.) to identify potential environmental or beneficial use (current and future) impacts and inform radiation management decisions

Our offer to you

• Flexible working arrangements, hybrid working and flexi hours

• Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture

• Up to 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

• Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave

• Competitive Salary and Bonus Structures

• Company share matching scheme

• Access to a state-of-the-art Gym in our Perth building, free of charge

You will be supported, empowered, included and encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now.

Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.

How to apply

When applying, please attach a current cover letter and resume.

Applications Close – 09 June 2025

"We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities."