Physicist – Advanced
Post date : 24 July 2025
Category : Job Advertisement
Salary : Remuneration Package up to $227,581 p.a. HP5
Job Description
Shape the Future of Cancer Care – Lead with Precision and Impact
Are you a visionary in medical physics ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic clinical environment? Join us at Townsville University Hospital, where your expertise will drive innovation in cancer treatment and improve lives across Queensland.
About the Role
Deliver specialised medical physics clinical services and provide professional leadership within the Medical Physics Department and the regional cancer centre. You will manage one or more specialist programs in radiation oncology medical physics, guiding excellence in practice and patient outcomes.
What’s on Offer?
Status: Permanent Full-time
Remuneration Package up to $227,581 p.a. (HP5) including:
- Base salary: $144,991–$151,289
- MPARI payment: $73,118–$76,292 (ACPSEM accredited)
- Leave and superannuation benefits
Additional Benefits
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary sacrificing options
- Generous leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- Staff wellness programs
- Supportive workplace environment
- Access to corporate discounts
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver expert clinical services in medical physics
- Provide professional leadership across the department
- Manage complex and specialised radiation oncology programs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance cancer care
About Townsville University Hospital
TUH is the largest tertiary care facility in northern Australia and a major teaching hospital affiliated with James Cook University. With 775 beds, TUH offers nearly all major medical specialties, supporting a wide regional catchment. You’ll work in an institution known for patient-centred care, tropical medicine innovation, and strong multidisciplinary collaboration.
Living in Townsville
Townsville is Northern Australia’s largest urban centre and gateway to the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef. Offering over 300 days of sunshine annually, it’s ideal for a laid-back coastal lifestyle surrounded by beaches, rainforests, and the Outback. Affordable living, vibrant culture, and natural beauty make it a great place to call home.
Job Requirement
Role Requirements
- Accredited by ACPSEM as a Medical Physics Specialist in Radiation Oncology
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in physics or physical science with a major in physics
- Hold an MSc or PhD in radiation oncology medical physics
- Demonstrated advanced competency within an Australian or equivalent healthcare environment
- Eligible for a Queensland Health Radiation Use Licence within one year of starting
The ideal candidate
You’re a strategic thinker and clinical leader with expert-level knowledge in contemporary radiation oncology medical physics, independent clinical judgment, and outstanding communication with stakeholders.
Ready to Apply?
Enquiries: John Baines on 07 4433 1043 / John.Baines@health.qld.gov.au
For further information or to apply online: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV650216
Closing date: Monday, 25 August 2025.
Company Details
** For those interested and qualified candidates, please contact the contact person directly.
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Townsville
Contact Person : John Baines
Contact Number : 07 4433 1043
Contact Email : John.Baines@health.qld.gov.au
Company Website : https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV650216
