Medical Physics Lead | Australian Clinical Dosimetry Service - ARPANSA
Post date : 16 March 2023
Close date : 11 April 2023
Category : Job Advertisement
Vacancies : 1
Salary : $127,292-$146,462 package incl 15.4uper
Job Description
Primary purpose of the role
This position is deputy to the Director of the ACDS and will assist the Director to lead, develop, and promote dosimetric audit programs, providing expert technical advice in the field of radiotherapy dosimetry and to determine strategic direction. You will be directly supervise and lead a multidisciplinary team to develop new technologies to test and verify emerging therapies and treatment techniques. Housed together in ARPANSA’s Melbourne office, the ACDS works closely with Australia’s Primary Standards Dosimetry Laboratory on several research initiatives including proton dosimetry and Monte Carlo modelling projects. Collaborating with the Clinical Operations Lead and Research ROMP, you will work closely with industry partners and clinical staff to drive innovation and best-practice techniques for assessing modern radiotherapy treatment modalities in a nationwide dosimetric auditing program. This will include designing, performing and interpreting the outcomes from complex dosimetry measurements.
The secondary purpose of the role is to perform dosimetry audits for the ACDS, as well as lead and develop the auditors in the program, at radiotherapy facilities across Australia and New Zealand. This is an opportunity to not only contribute to clinical outcomes and patient safety, but also collaborate with colleagues and develop ideas that can improve radiotherapy for patients across the country.
The Medical Physics Lead represents the ACDS to professional radiation oncology organisations and leads the ACDS’ scientific contributions to publications and conferences of national and international relevance. The position is based in ARPANSA's office in the Melbourne suburb of Yallambie, and the role includes regular travel to perform audits throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Key accountabilities
- Lead and develop the audit services for the Australian Clinical Dosimetry Service.
- Contribute to the service’s future directions and priorities through horizon scanning.
- Lead and manage a team of direct reports, acting as a mentor to develop individuals in their roles and providing regular performance assessment feedback.
- Perform complex dosimetry measurements for the ACDS, both in ARPANSA and in radiotherapy clinics. Measurements will include treatment dose assessment using phantoms, beam characterisation and linac output.
- Perform high-level data analysis and interpretation of audit results. Review audit reports and recommendations to ensure sound scientific basis and clarity while remaining sensitive to the customer’s clinical needs.
- Provide advice as to the maintenance and development of the ANZ Dataset for internal quality control and audit benchmarking. Present reports to the Clinical Advisory Group quarterly and as required.
- Develop SOPs and the ACDS competency matrix within the ACDS quality manual.
- Liaise with radiotherapy facilities and promote the service. Collaborate with radiotherapy centres, clinical trials groups and professional bodies to improve the audit services and tailor them to clinical requirements, including abiding by state and federal health department recommendations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with other internal services in ARPANSA who provide tehnical and administrative support to the audit program.
- Represent the ACDS on internal committees, contribute to scientific reports and publications, and participate in external committees, conferences and workshops of national and international relevance.
- Deputise and Act for the Director ACDS as and when required.
Job Requirement
Our ideal candidate - job specific capabilities
To be considered for this role you will hold appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a branch of the physical sciences, preferably medical physics; i.e. applicants must possess basic qualifications suitable for membership to the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM). A post-graduate degree in physics or registered with the ACPSEM as a qualified medical physics specialist in radiation oncology medical physics, would be an advantage. Excellent communication skills and expertise in writing scientific and/or technical documents are required.
The ideal candidate will be a medical physicist with relevant experience in clinical dosimetry and a high level of experimental, scientific computer programming and analytical skills. You will have a thorough understanding of the processes and techniques involved in dose assessment and quality systems in radiotherapy, clinical dosimetry and treatment planning.
The candidate should be a strategic thinker who is capable of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, particularly in the Radiation Oncology clinical sector and professional organisations. Experience in managing a multi-disciplinary team is desirable. You must be prepared to travel to perform audits throughout Australia and New Zealand as required.
Preference will be given to candidates who hold Australian citizenship or possess permanent residency status leading to citizenship. This position is a designated security assessment position which will require you to successfully undertake and maintain a security clearance. ARPANSA requires all new employees to undertake a baseline security clearance as a condition of engagement.
Selection criteria
There are four main selection criteria for this role. Applicants are asked to provide a statement of claims of no more than 1000 words, addressing all selection criteria below.
- Expert working knowledge of radiation physics, radiotherapy procedures and radiation dosimetry, with respect to existing and emerging radiotherapy technologies (such as motion management, stereotactic or MR-linacs).
- Demonstrated experimental research and development skills with a high degree of rigorous analysis, including the ability to produce key documentation and impart technical information to executive management and radiation oncology professionals.
- High-level of interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively engage and develop collaborative working relationships with radiation oncology related professions.
- Ability to lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team to deliver outcomes within a challenging and constantly changing environment.
How to apply
Applications can be lodged through ARPANSA Careers.
Your application will consist of resume, contact details for two referees and a ‘1000-word pitch’ that considers:
- Key accountabilities
- Job specific capabilities
- Selection criteria.
For further information, please contact Rhonda Brown via phone 03 9433 2324.
Application close: 10 April 2023
ARPANSA recognises the need for our workforce to reflect the community we serve and provide an inclusive environment that respects and values diversity. We strongly encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
RecruitAbility
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme applicants who choose to apply under the scheme will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy, where they meet the minimum requirements for the position. ARPANSA will provide reasonable adjustments or flexibilities in the recruitment process as requested. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.
Company Details
** For those interested and qualified candidates, please contact the contact person directly.
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
619 Lower Plenty Road, Yallambie VIC 3085
Contact Person : Rhonda Brown
Contact Number : 03 9433 2324
Contact Email : recruitment@arpansa.gov.au
Company Website : https://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/careers/applying-job
