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$142,119.00 to $215,818.00 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week) | Illawarra Cancer Care Centre, Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ695457 | Grade: Medical Physics Specialist | Applications close: Thursday, 15 October 2026

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The Medical Physics Specialist (MPS) will work under the direction of the Director and Deputy Director of Medical Physics. The MPS will perform duties requiring medical physics knowledge. These include physics quality assurance of treatment planning and treatment delivery processes and devices. The MPS will contribute to projects to improve accurate radiotherapy dosimetry and calculation methods.

The MPS is expected to work as part of a team to improve and introduce new medical physics approaches and techniques to the clinical radiotherapy service at the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Cancer Care Service. The MPS will be required to contribute to the establishment of radiation oncology physics standards and procedures. The MPS is expected to articulate a strong co-operative approach with radiation therapists, radiation oncologists and other specialist groups within the department.

The MPS will be based at the Illawarra Cancer Care Centre but may be required to work at the Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre or attend both sites from time to time for operational or educational purposes. Opportunities exist for suitable candidates to participate in research collaborations and receive honorary appointments with the Centre for Medical Radiation Physics at the University of Wollongong.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

ACPSEM certification in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics or Radiotherapy Commissioning and Quality Assurance. MSc or PhD in physics or medical physics as recognised by ACPSEM.

Eligible to hold an IA29 radiation licence issued by NSW Environment Protection Authority.

Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

Eligible to hold a NSW Drivers Licence.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

For role-related queries or help applying, contact Martin Carolan at Martin.Carolan@health.nsw.gov.au.

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.