Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 15 October 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Medical Physics Specialist
Remuneration: $2,723.70 - $4,136.14 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ697993

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Radiation Oncology at Royal North Shore Hospital

What you'll be doing
The Medical Physics Specialist will provide the medical physics services required by external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy treatments with minimal supervision of their professional practice. The Medical Physics Specialist will also be involved in education, training, quality improvement, radiation safety, research and development.
The Medical Physics Specialist will initiate improvements in the standard of the department's physics service and cancer care provided, have good communication and practical skills, to work as part of a team and to readily interact with patients receiving cancer treatment as essential general qualities.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Certification awarded by ACPSEM in radiation oncology medical physics and ability to satisfy NSW Medical Physicists Award.

Clinical medical physics experience in advanced radiotherapy practise and imaging. Brachytherapy experience is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and to initiate quality improvements.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Jeremy Booth on Jeremy.Booth@health.nsw.gov.au

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 15 October 2026

Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 26 October 2026