Medical Physics Specialist
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Medical Physics Specialist
Remuneration: $68.92 - $104.66 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ647742
Application Close: Sunday, 05 April 2026
To be considered for this position you must be an employee of NSW Health and its Affiliated Health Organisations.
Benefits:
- A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
- Orientation and supported transition into your new role
- Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
- Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave
- Salary Packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing
- Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page.
What you'll be doing
The following duties outline the purpose of the position:
- Regular quality assurance tests on linear accelerators, orthovoltage unit, HDR brachytherapy unit, simulator, CT scanner and other equipment associated with patient treatment within the department.
- Dose measurements on patients undergoing radiation therapy when requested by planning and treatment staff.
- Preparation of protocols for quality assurance programs for equipment and new treatment techniques within the department.
- Participation in the selection, purchase, installation, acceptance and commissioning of new radiotherapy equipment.
- Verification of treatment field calculations including individual patient's planning as required by planning staff.
- Providing clinical Physics advice to Radiation Oncologists and Radiation Therapists.
- Providing teaching and training to medical physicists, medical staff, radiation therapists and other staff as required.
- Planning and treatment of brachytherapy patients for HDR and eye plaque techniques.
- Individual and group research projects within the department as well as research by approved university students
- Safe work practices as recommended by management and raise any OH&S issues of concern with the relevant authorities.
- Masters of Science or PhD in Medical Physics recognized by the ACPSEM. Active enrolment in a Masters will also be considered.
- ACPSEM certification in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics or Radiotherapy Equipment Commissioning and Quality Assurance. International candidates eligible for registration by the ACPSEM may apply. Candidates who have completed the TEAP written exam and expect to be certified within 6 months can also apply.
- Proven organizational skills and able to communicate effectively to work as a member of the Medical Physics group in the delivery of services in radiation oncology.
- A proven record of commissioning radiation oncology technology and implementing new treatment planning and delivery techniques such as IMRT, VMAT and 4DCT.
- Can work unsupervised in all areas of radiation oncology physics and able to work flexible hours including afterhours regularly.
- Eligible to hold an IA29 radiation licence issued by NSW Department of Environment and Heritage and hold an Australian driving licence.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Simon Downes on Simon.Downes@health.nsw.gov.au
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We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
