Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist
Post date : 16 April 2025
Category : Job Advertisement
Job Description
Location: Westmead Hospital
Classification: Medical Physics Specialist
Employment Status: Permanent Full Time
Enquiries: Trevor Moodie on 02 8890 3721
Closing Date: 13th May 2025
Purpose of position:
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
Please apply online by visiting the Western Sydney Local Health District Career Portal and searching for REQ561183
Job Requirement
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:
- Demonstrate ability to work with little or no supervision in all areas of Radiation Oncology physics.
- Demonstrate skills in experimental clinical work, data analysis or scientific computing, research and education.
- Demonstrate a track record in commissioning, implementing and supporting radiation oncology technology, and advanced treatment planning and delivery techniques.
- Evidence of oral and written communication skills, and ability to work effectively in both multi-disciplinary teams and independently.
- Expertise with our local clinical systems such as Truebeam, Aria, Eclipse, Oncentra, Brainlab Elements, ExacTrac, Gulmay, MIM and Velocity is favourable but not essential.
Company Details
** For those interested and qualified candidates, please contact the contact person directly.
Western Sydney Local Health District
Cnr Hawkesbury Road and Darcy Road Westmead NSW 2145
Contact Person : Trevor Moodie
Contact Number : 02 8890 3721
Contact Email : trevor.moodie@health.nsw.gov.au
Company Website : https://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/
