Radiation Use Licence
Depending on your circumstances your licence and approval requirements may vary. Contact Radiation Health using the 'pre-application' enquiry option to get guidance on requirements for your situation or proposal.
Who needs this licence?
You will need a radiation use licence (PDF 932 kB) if you seek to use a radiation source to carry out a radiation practice.
Responsibilities of a Use Licensee
As part of your responsibilities as a Use Licensee you will need to:
- only use a radiation source for the practice described in your Use Licence
- only use a radiation source if the Possession Licensee has specified that you may
- comply with the Possession Licensee’s approved Radiation Safety and Protection Plan for the radiation practice and your individual responsibilities detailed in it
- comply with the Possession Licensee's approved Security Plan (where applicable).
You are required to comply with the Radiation Safety Act 1999.
Find out more about radiation roles and responsibilities.
Apply for a Use Licence
You may apply for a licence by one of the following application methods:
- lodging an application via our online portal Public Health Connect (PH Connect). Just follow the prompts to log in to your existing portal account or register for a new account.
- using the Application for a licence to use a radiation source form (PDF 932 kB)
Required documents for application:
- 2 certified proof of identity documents
- a certified copy of your qualifications
- evidence of your competency and experience using the radiation source.
Additional security-related requirements will need to be met if you are seeking to use a security enhanced source, including the requirement to undergo a criminal history and security check. You will be contacted if further requirements are necessary.
Required training and competency
You will need to demonstrate that you have undergone both theoretical and practical training using the radiation source safely and effectively for the type of radiation procedure.
Evidence of these competencies will depend on your individual education and experience but is commonly achieved via:
- educational institutions with suitable training programs—offering theoretical and practical hands-on competencies as a part of the course
- practical hands-on experience under a licensed supervisor—who provides a statement certifying that you have completed sufficient practical training and are competent to perform the radiation procedure.
Licence duration
A Use Licence can be for 1, 2 or 3 years.
You will be sent a renewal application form 40 days before your licence expires. It is your responsibility to ensure that you renew your licence before the expiry of the licence if you wish to continue using radiation sources.
Fees
If you do not hold a current licence you will need to pay an application fee and a licence fee.
See schedule of fees to determine the fee you will need to pay. Your application will only be considered complete once payment has been made.