Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist

• Lead cutting-edge medical physics services in advanced cancer treatment centers.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation and improve care.
• Supervise and mentor a talented team while advancing your professional expertise.

Lead medical physics services at Westmead & Blacktown Cancer Centres, support advanced treatments, guide a team, and drive research and innovation.  

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Medical Physics Specialist
Remuneration: $131,397 - $199,536 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location:  Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides primary, secondary, and tertiary health care across multiple LGAs and the Greater Western Region, driven by the core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

• Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs.
• Committed to "better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond."
• Health care facilities include Mount Druitt, Blacktown, Auburn, Westmead, and Cumberland Hospitals.
• Emphasises delivering high-quality care and related services in diverse settings.

What you'll be doing 
The Medical Physicist will deliver safe, efficient services to the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Westmead and Blacktown Cancer & Haematology Centre. They will supervise the physics team, support advanced treatment techniques, and contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities will include.

• Supervising and guiding the physics team, including registrars and engineers
• Participating in the commissioning, maintenance, and QA of treatment equipment
• Supporting advanced radiation techniques and technologies in a clinical setting
• Collaborating in multidisciplinary research, development, and teaching
• Providing expert advice on radiation safety and treatment delivery

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Licence: Holds or eligible to hold a current NSW EPA licence to use ionising radiation apparatus and radioactive substances.
• Qualification: Master Degree majoring in Physics from an Australia or New Zealand tertiary institution or a tertiary institution approved by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).
• Registration: Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) Certification in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics or in Radiotherapy Equipment Commissioning and Quality Assurance.  

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrate ability to work with little or no supervision in all areas of Radiation Oncology physics.
2. Demonstrate skills in experimental clinical work, data analysis or scientific computing, research and education.
3. Demonstrate a track record in commissioning, implementing and supporting radiation oncology technology, and advanced treatment planning and delivery techniques.
4. Evidence of oral and written communication skills, and ability to work effectively in both multi-disciplinary teams and independently.
5. Expertise with our local clinical systems such as Truebeam, Aria, Eclipse, Oncentra, Brainlab Elements, ExacTrac, Gulmay, MIM and Velocity is favourable but not essential.

Requisition ID:  REQ561183
Applications Close:  13th May 2025

 
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• For inquiries about the role, contact Trevor Moodie on 02 8890 3721