Senior Medical Physics Specialist (Diagnostic Radiology)

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 225,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Additional leave days

Professional development

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) invites applications for a Permanent Senior Medical Physics Specialist in Diagnostic Radiology at Prince of Wales Hospital. The role leads a broad range of medical physics services, with responsibilities spanning equipment lifecycle, radiation safety, research, and training.

ACPSEM registration or eligibility is required, with at least 5 years of clinical radiology physics experience.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Physical Sciences with a Postgraduate degree in Medical Physics or equivalent.
• Eligible for ACPSEM registration as a Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist (Radiology).
• Minimum 5 years of clinical radiology physics experience post-ACPSEM certification.
• Proven ability to lead a team of medical physicists within a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of medical physics services related to Radiological Imaging.
• Oversee equipment lifecycle management and radiation safety in Radiology.
• Support research, education, and training in Medical Physics and ACPSEM TEAP training.
• Collaborate with higher education institutions on teaching and research.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical radiology physics

Education & training

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Postgraduate Medical Physics

Undergraduate Physical Sciences

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Senior Medical Physics Specialist

Remuneration: $225,035 - $252,683 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ695282

Application Close: Sunday 11 October 2026

Senior Medical Physics Specialist (Diagnostic Radiology) – South Eastern Sydney Local Health District / Prince of Wales Hospital

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Where you'll be working

Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.

Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

What You'll Be Doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

This position is a permanent appointment for a Senior Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist who is certified with the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) or eligible for registration in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics (Radiology).

The incumbent will lead and direct the provision of a broad range of medical physics services that are related to Radiological Imaging.

The work includes equipment lifecycle management, management of radiation safety in Radiology for staff, patients and members of the public, performance testing, research & development, and education & training.

A priority will be to maintain SESLHD accreditation to train Medical Physics Registrars in both specialties, namely Nuclear Medicine and Radiology, under the ACPSEM Training, Education and Assessment Program (TEAP) to ensure NSW has a sustainable workforce in this field.

Whilst based at the Prince of Wales Hospital, the scope of the role includes all relevant facilities/services within South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Selection Criteria

• Undergraduate degree in Physical Sciences from a recognised tertiary institution as well as a Postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in Medical Physics, or a related field from a recognised tertiary institution
• Eligible for current registration with ACPSEM as a qualified medical physics specialist in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics (Radiology)
• A minimum of 5 years (post ACPSEM certification or equivalent) of clinical experience in the field of radiology physics, including experience in the delivery of professional education within the Medical Physics context
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of medical physicists and work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with the ACPSEM Training, Education and Assessment Program and its requirements for facility accreditation as a training centre with an ability to train Registrars in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with higher education institutions or universities in areas of teaching and research
• Current possession of (or eligibility to apply for) a NSW Drivers Licence and a willingness to travel across SESLHD in accordance with the requirements of the position
• Ability to meet progression criteria for Senior Medical Physics Specialist as per the NSW Public Hospital Medical Physicists Award

For role related queries or questions contact Luke Coombes on [e-mail]

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website