Radiation use licences

Use licences authorise the holder to use specified types of radiation sources for a specified purpose. Applicants seeking a licence to use radiation sources must meet certain requirements before they are issued a use licence.

General information about use licences in Victoria

General information about radiation use licences, including their purpose, what conditions must be met to obtain a licence, how to apply for and renew a licence, refunds and information privacy.

Do you need a use licence?

Before you apply for a radiation use licence find out if you are exempt from the requirement to hold a use licence.

Sector-specific information for radiation use licences

Information about radiation use licences for: dental professionals, chiropractors, educators, researchers, industrial workers, medical professionals, security personnel and veterinary professionals.

Mutual recognition arrangements - radiation use licence

If you are registered in another state or territory or New Zealand, you can apply to the department for recognition of your existing radiation use licence.

Obligations of a new use licence holder

Obligations of a new use licence holder.

Use licence public register

Search the register to check whether you or someone else holds current Victorian radiation use licence.

Reviewed 27 December 2024

Health.vic

Contact details

Radiation Safety Department of Health GPO Box 4057, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Department of Health, GPO Box 4057, Melbourne VIC 3001, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Radiation.safety@health.vic.gov.au