Shape the future of cancer care with cutting-edge technology
Grow your career through research, innovation and teaching
Permanent role across two leading Western Sydney Cancer Centres
Join a collaborative Radiation Oncology team delivering world-class cancer care.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Medical Physics Specialist
Remuneration: $71.67 - $108.84 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: Westmead Hospital - Radiation Oncology
Where you'll be working
Join the expert Medical Physics team at Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead Hospital, with opportunities to work across the Blacktown Cancer & Haematology Centre. You'll be part of one of Australia's largest Radiation Oncology services, working alongside highly skilled Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Therapists and Medical Physicists dedicated to improving outcomes for patients across Western Sydney. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Physicist seeking greater clinical diversity or an ACPSEM-certified graduate ready to launch a rewarding career in a large tertiary health service.
Why you will love working with us:
Work with advanced technologies including TrueBeam, Eclipse, Aria, Brainlab Elements and more
Contribute to pioneering research, innovation and partnerships with leading universities
Enjoy ongoing professional development, ACPSEM support and teaching opportunities
Collaborate within a highly respected multidisciplinary team delivering complex cancer treatments
Help improve the lives of one of Australia's fastest-growing and most diverse communities
What you'll be doing
As a Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist, you'll deliver safe, high-quality medical physics services that support exceptional patient care while helping shape the future of radiation oncology.
You will:
Commission, quality assure and maintain radiotherapy equipment, treatment planning systems and imaging technologies
Support advanced treatment techniques including IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, brachytherapy, respiratory gating and Total Body Irradiation
Lead and implement innovative technologies and clinical improvements within multidisciplinary teams
Provide expert physics advice, mentor Medical Physics Registrars and contribute to research, education and continuous quality improvement
Act as a radiation safety expert while ensuring compliance with ARPANSA standards and ACPSEM professional practice
Why join Western Sydney Local Health District?
Whether you are an experienced Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist looking for greater clinical complexity, research opportunities and leadership, or you're newly ACPSEM certified and ready to begin your career in a supportive tertiary environment, you'll find the challenge, mentorship and career pathways to help you thrive.
At Western Sydney Local Health District, you'll work with leading clinicians, access state-of-the-art technology, contribute to life-changing cancer care and be supported to grow professionally every step of the way.
Join a team where your expertise helps deliver safer treatments, drives innovation and improves the lives of patients every day. Apply now and build your future with NSW Health. Submit online your resume and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential requirements:
Qualification: Master’s degree majoring in Physics from an Australia or New Zealand tertiary institution or a tertiary institution approved by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).
Registration: Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) Certification in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics or in Radiotherapy Equipment Commissioning and Quality Assurance.
Licence: Holds or eligible to hold a current NSW EPA licence to use ionising radiation apparatus and radioactive substances
Selection Criteria:
Demonstrate ability to work with little or no supervision in all areas of Radiation Oncology physics.
Demonstrate skills in experimental clinical work, data analysis or scientific computing, research and education.
Demonstrate a track record in commissioning, implementing and supporting radiation oncology technology, and advanced treatment planning and delivery techniques.
Evidence of oral and written communication skills, and ability to work effectively in both multi-disciplinary teams and independently.
Expertise with our local clinical systems such as Truebeam, Aria, Eclipse, Oncentra, Brainlab Elements, ExacTrac, Gulmay, MIM and Velocity is favourable but not essential.
Requisition ID: REQ674327
Applications Close: 13th August 2026
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