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Medical Physics Specialist - job post

Western Sydney Local Health District
3.9 out of 5 stars
Sydney NSW
$62.02 - $104.65 an hour - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $62.02 - $104.65 an hour

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Sydney NSW

Full job description

Western Sydney Local Health District

Reference number
REQ670296
Occupation
Medical Physicist
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney - Greater West
Salary Information
$136653 - $207517
Closing date
07 July 2026 at 11:59pm


  • Work with advanced imaging technology in a leading hospital
  • Deliver critical radiation safety & quality assurance programs
  • Contribute to education, training & innovation in medical physics

Shape safe, high-quality radiology services—test, optimise, and advise on radiation systems while supporting training and patient care excellence.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 27th November 202
Position Classification: Medical Physics Specialist
Remuneration: $62.02 - $104.65 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join a progressive and highly regarded medical physics team at Westmead Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), committed to innovation, collaboration and excellence in patient care.
  • Work in a large tertiary referral hospital with cutting-edge radiology services
  • Collaborate with experienced medical physicists, clinicians and radiographers
  • Be part of a culture that values education, continuous learning and mentorship
  • Access diverse and complex clinical cases across multiple departments
  • Contribute to a team focused on safety, quality and service excellence

What you'll be doing
In this role, you will support the delivery of specialised radiology physics services and contribute to ensuring safety and compliance across WSLHD.
  • Perform commissioning and ongoing QA testing of X-ray equipment
  • Support radiation safety programs and work closely with the Radiation Safety Officer
  • Conduct radiation shielding design, assessment and dosimetry activities
  • Deliver training and supervision to registrars and clinical staff
  • Provide expert advice on equipment performance, optimisation and compliance

Applications are invited for a motivated, enthusiastic Radiology Medical Physics Specialist to assist in providing physics services as part of the Department of Medical Physics, based at Westmead Hospital. The successful candidate will join a friendly and dynamic team delivering scientific and technical support and radiation safety services to the Western Sydney Local Health District.
This temporary full-time position provides extended leave coverage until November 2026. The department anticipates a permanent full time vacancy after this date due to retirement of the substantive position holder.

Make a difference
Join us to grow your career while contributing to safe, high-quality healthcare. At NSW Health, you’ll be supported to thrive, develop and make a meaningful impact every day.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting 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 and full EPA CRE accreditation obtained within 6 months of employment.
  • Registration: ACPSEM Registration or Certification in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics (Radiology).

Selection Criteria
  • Undergraduate degree in science with a major in Physics (Postgraduate degree in physics/medical physics is desirable)
  • Demonstrated experience in all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology Physics including equipment testing, radiology radiation dosimetry, radiation shielding and radiation safety.
  • Good working knowledge of computing environments and software.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce work to a high professional standard within defined timelines.
  • Highly developed verbal, written and electronic communication skills, including experience teaching to a range of professions.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Be willing to work irregular hours (early or late) at times and possess or obtain within 6 months an unrestricted drivers licence valid in NSW.
  • Demonstrated ability to show initiative, have a flexible approach to service delivery, and prioritise amongst competing service requirements.

Requisition ID: REQ670296
Applications Close: 7th July 2026

Need more information ?
  • about applying for this position.
  • Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
  • Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
  • For inquiries about the role, contact David Skerrett at David.Skerrett@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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