Radiation Safety Officer and Laser Safety Officer (Medical Physics Specialist/Senior Medical Physics Specialist)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Medical Physics Specialist/Senior Medical Physics Specialist
Remuneration: $122,988 to $242,964 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ657657
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
This position is responsible for ensuring the safe and optimal use of ionising and non-ionising (laser) radiation in both clinical practice and scientific research at RPAH. The role oversees and monitors the hospital’s radiation protection program, ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice governing ionising and non-ionising (laser) radiation use. It also provides expert advice on radiation safety to staff, patients, and the public, and prepares radiation dose estimates to support clinical procedures and research studies.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Holds a degree in a relevant area of physical science (preferably at MSc level).
- Holds or is eligible to hold a NSW EPA radiation licence.
- Experience in operational radiation protection in medical or health physics.
- Possess a sound knowledge and understanding of the principles associated with the use of ionising and non-ionising (laser) radiation in clinical practice.
- Experience in applying radiation control legislation and relevant codes of safe practice.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For further information, please contact Angela Brewer on (02) 9515 5023 or via email at Angela.Brewer@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 24 May 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
