Medical Radiation jobs

At Icon, our purpose is simple: to deliver the best possible care for patients. We're seeking a qualified Medical Physicist to join our growing Medical Physics- Development and Implementation team to play a critical role in ensuring the safe, accurate and innovative delivery of radiation therapy treatment.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills to work within a team developing world leading innovative radiotherapy techniques. Successful candidates may have the opportunity to travel internationally supporting Icon’s expansion into new geographies, such as the United Kingdom or Europe, bringing Icons exceptional quality of care to new markets.

Why join Icon?
As a Medical Physicist at Icon, you'll work alongside highly experienced Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Therapists and fellow Medical Physicists in a supportive and collaborative environment where quality patient care sits at the centre of every decision.

You'll enjoy the opportunity to:

• Work with world leading radiotherapy technologies and treatment techniques
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients undergoing cancer treatment
• Collaborate with a highly skilled national Medical Physics team
• Contribute to research, innovation and quality improvement initiatives with leading international partners
• Expand your technical expertise and professional development

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Manager – Development & Implementation, you will support the implementation of new techniques and new technology at sites across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and other international sites.

Offered as a remote position, or out of Icon’s Global Head Office in South Brisbane, the role will be focussed on clinical implementation of radiotherapy systems. Under guidance of Senior Medical Physicists, the role will assist in the commissioning and implementation of technology and techniques in clinical practice. Work will include commissioning of linear accelerators, verification of new clinical software and development of techniques to improve patient care, clinical outcomes and staff satisfaction. Where directed by the Group Manager – Development & Implementation (Phys) this work may include research output with regards to Icons experience with leading radiotherapy technology.

Your responsibilities will include:

Experimental Verification and Commissioning

• In partnership with a wider team, develop and perform tests for verify performance of new technologies and installed technology prior to clinical user
• Validate developed clinical processes to improve patient care
• Investigate methods to improve efficacy and efficiency of verification processes, leveraging Icons international data and experience
• Travel to Icon radiotherapy sites to assist in commissioning projects

Quality Assurance & Clinical Support

• Deliver routine quality assurance activities across treatment delivery, imaging, dosimetry and treatment planning systems
• Support patient-specific quality assurance programs for advanced treatment techniques including IMRT, VMAT, SRS and SABR
• Provide technical advice and expertise to multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Participate in clinical review processes and support safe treatment delivery

Radiation Safety & Compliance

• Assist in maintaining radiation safety standards and regulatory compliance across various jurisdictions
• Monitor equipment performance and support service and maintenance activities
• Participate in incident investigation, reporting and resolution processes
• Contribute to maintaining best practice clinical governance and quality systems

Technical Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in organisation-wide projects that enhance service delivery
• Contribute to the development and improvement of policies, procedures and clinical protocols
• Provide support across multiple sites when required
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, quality and patient outcomes

Research, Education & Development

• Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to conference presentations, publications and professional activities
• Maintain and expand your professional knowledge through ongoing development opportunities

About You

You're a patient-focused Medical Physicist who enjoys applying technical expertise to solve complex challenges and improve clinical outcomes. You are collaborative, adaptable and committed to delivering the highest standards of quality and safety.
To be successful, you'll have:

Essential Requirements

• Registration on the ACPSEM Register of Qualified Medical Physics Specialists (Unlimited Category)
• Current Radiation Use Licence, or equivalent

You'll Also Bring

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• A proactive mindset with a focus on quality, safety and patient-centred care

Icon Cancer Centre – Australia and New Zealand

Icon Cancer Centre are pioneers of private cancer care in Australia with over 35 years' experience. There are currently 45 cancer centres across Australia and a joint venture in New Zealand with several in development. These centres include a mix of dedicated medical oncology, haematology, radiation oncology and theranostics facilities, as well as comprehensive cancer centres that bring all services together under one roof, including research and pharmacy. Over half of Icon’s cancer centres are in outer-metro and regional communities delivering on our mission to bring the best possible care, closer to home.

For more information on our cancer services in Australia visit https://icongroup.global/en/our-services/cancer-services-australia/ and iconcancercentre.com.au

Icon Cancer Centre – United Kingdom

Icon Cancer Centres are extending exceptional patient care to the United Kingdom as part of our commitment to delivering the best cancer care possible, to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible. Beyond our Cancer Care London department Icon is developing new centres across the UK, from the South Wales to the North East, reinforcing the Australian ethos of access to the highest quality of care in both metro and regional communities.

Here’s why our people choose us:

Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.
Impact, at Scale: We’re Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you’ll know your work is making a difference.
Connection, at Heart: Our work isn’t easy but it’s extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.
Opportunity, at Hand: We’re constantly innovating. We deliver over 3.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 7 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.

Excited to join Us?

At Icon Group, we’re incredibly proud of our passionate, dedicated people and the life-changing work they do. Apply Now to join us and make a difference. You belong with a team that genuinely cares.

Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ to read the inspiring stories of our team members.

Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.

Apply now and help shape the future of cancer care.