The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is Australia’s only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer and one of an elite group of hospitals worldwide with its own integrated cancer research program and laboratories.

Peter Mac boasts a comprehensive range of imaging, planning and treatment equipment distributed across five campuses; four metropolitan and one regional. This includes 7 Phillips Brilliance Big Bore and Siemens SOMATOM CT scanners with 4D imaging capability, PET-CT scanner, 16 Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, and a cloud-hosted, hospital-wide Varian Eclipse treatment planning system. We also support a variety of brachytherapy techniques.

The Physical Sciences department at Peter Mac comprises a group of 41 medical physicists (5 in training). A key role for the department is the provision of physics support for Peter Mac’s radiotherapy services. This includes commissioning and quality assurance of equipment, radiation safety, clinical dosimetry, and planning support for specialized treatments such as brachytherapy, stereotactic therapy, whole body irradiation and IMRT/VMAT.

We are always on the look out for talented and experienced Radiation Oncology Medical Physicists to join us on a casual basis. Candidates on the ACPSEM register with current experience in Varian Linacs, Eclipse TPS, Phillips CT and Sun Nuclear QA devices are encouraged to apply.

Potential candidates should be capable of self-directed work and have excellent problem-solving skills. Good oral and written communication skills are required, as is the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Successful candidates will be appointed to a grade commensurate with experience.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay

Discounted health insurance and eye care

A comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities

Flexible, hybrid working practices

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae and names of at least two professional referees.

Enquiries to: Kosta Gerontzos, Operations Manager Physical Sciences

Telephone: (03) 8559 6926

Email: kosta.gerontzos@petermac.org

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Position Summary

To provide physics support for the Peter Mac Radiotherapy Centre at its VCCC site and campuses on a casual basis as required. This would include participation in the weekend QA program primarily at our VCCC and Moorabbin campuses, participation in our evening patient specific QA measurements, participation in our SXRT and CT QA program and providing support across a range of clinical activities including TLD support and plan checking.

Enterprise Agreement

Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 1 – Grade 3 (Depending on experience and qualifications)

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category B

Key Relationships

Internal

Campus Lead Physicist
Director, Department of Physical Sciences
Operational Business Manager
Medical Staff
Radiation Therapy Staff
Engineering Staff

Education

Master of Medical Physics

Skills

Essential Requirements

Master’s degree in medical physics
Experience in radiation oncology medical physics and radiation safety

Desirable Requirements

ACPSEM Certification in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics or a recognised equivalent qualification
Demonstrated skills in advanced imaging, radiation safety, commissioning, brachytherapy or a field of research in line with current or emerging radiotherapy techniques. Eclipse TPS and Varian TrueBeam linac experience would be advantageous.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

ACPSEM Certification in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics or A Recognised Equivalent Qualification

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities

Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

1. Co-ordinate routine quality assurance tasks

QA program complies with Peter Mac requirements with respect to documentation, and scope and frequency of tests

2. To provide effective clinical support

Be available for physics routine tasks as requested by the site lead

3. Strong problem solving ability

Proactively contributes to solving clinical problems involving clinical objectives, technical and scientific expertise

4. Communicate effectively

Good rapport with all staff

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.