Medical Physics Specialist (Radiology) - Temporary

• Drive excellence in radiology physics and patient-focused innovation

• Join a leading medical physics team at BreastScreen NSW - Westmead Hospital

• 38 hours per week | Temporary full time

Lead radiology physics services across NSW—optimise imaging, ensure safety, and advise clinical teams while shaping high-quality diagnostic care.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 28/02/2026)
Position Classification: Medical Physics Specialist
Remuneration: $68.91 - $104.65 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location:  Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Based at Westmead Hospital, you will be part of a dedicated, collaborative Medical Physics Service supporting BreastScreen NSW and the hospitals of Western Sydney Local Health District. You will thrive in a supportive team committed to advancing imaging quality, patient safety and clinical innovation.

• Work across metropolitan and regional BreastScreen NSW sites

• Collaborate with expert physicists, radiographers and clinicians

• Support a district with world-class diagnostic imaging capability

• Contribute to a culture that values research, education and service excellence

• Enjoy a diverse, dynamic clinical environment with strong professional development opportunities

What you'll be doing 
This temporary position assists in the provision of radiology medical physics services to BreastScreen NSW. The successful applicant will be required to travel to regional and metropolitan BreastScreen sites across NSW. They will also assist in providing medical physics services to the four hospitals that make up Western Sydney Local Health District. In this role you will deliver high-quality radiology medical physics services to the Cancer Institute NSW, BreastScreen NSW and WSLHD. You will provide expert advice, ensure compliance, and support the optimisation of imaging systems across multiple sites. Key responsibilities will be to:

• Conduct imaging equipment commissioning and quality assurance testing

• Provide radiation dosimetry, shielding design and performance assessments

• Oversee radiographer quality control and deliver specialist guidance

• Train and support medical physics registrars and health professionals

• Contribute to clinical research and uphold NSW Health standards’

Ready to make a meaningful impact?
Join NSW Health and help deliver safer, smarter, high-quality radiology services for communities across NSW. Apply today to build your career with purpose, submit online your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: Undergraduate degree in science with a major in Physics

• Registration: ACPSEM Registration or Certification in Radiology Medical Physics within 6 months of commencement NSW EPA CRE Registration within 6 months of commencement

• License: Appropriate EPA Radiation User License within 6 months of commencement

Selection Criteria:

1. Experience in diagnostic radiology physics including equipment testing, radiology radiation dosimetry, radiation shielding and radiation safety.

2. Significant experience in mammography equipment testing.

3. Good knowledge of computers and software.

4. Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

5. Demonstrated ability to produce work to a high professional standard.

6. Demonstrated, well-developed analytical and organisational skills.

7. Highly developed verbal, written and electronic communication skills.

8. Be willing to work irregular hours (early or late) at times and possess an unrestricted drivers licence valid in NSW.

Requisition ID: REQ614435  
Applications Close:  3^rd December 2025

 
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• For inquiries about the role, contact  David Skerrett on (02) 8890 5633 or email David.Skerrett@health.nsw.gov.au