Medical Physics Specialist

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health at Westmead Hospital invites a Radiology Medical Physics Specialist to join a forward‑thinking medical physics team. You will support specialized radiology physics services, ensure safety and compliance, and contribute to education and training across the district.

The role includes commissioning and QA testing of X‑ray equipment, radiation shielding design and dosimetry, and providing expert advice on performance and optimisation.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate science degree with Physics major.
• EPA CRE accreditation to be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• ACPSEM registration or Certification in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics.
• Experience in Diagnostic Radiology Physics including dosimetry and shielding.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and meet timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of radiology physics services and safety compliance across WSLHD.
• Perform commissioning and ongoing QA testing of X-ray equipment.
• Support radiation safety programs with the Radiation Safety Officer.
• Conduct radiation shielding design, assessment and dosimetry activities.
• Deliver training to registrars and clinical staff.
• Provide expert advice on equipment performance and optimisation.

Skills

Radiology physics

QA testing

Dosimetry

Communication

Education

Undergraduate science degree (Physics major)

EPA CRE accreditation within 6 months

ACPSEM registration or Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics certification

Job description

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 2026)
Position Classification:Medical Physics Specialist
Remuneration: $71.67 - $108.84 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.

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: REQ701648
Applications Close:29th October 2026

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.