Job Description - Senior Medical Physics Specialist (02KDM) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Classification: Senior Medical Physics Specialist (PN 67749)
Salary: $206,058 - $231,376 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section: Medical Physics & Radiation Engineering
Closing Date: 26 November 2024
What can we offer you: City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. Flexible working conditions. Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). About the Role: Join the Medical Physics and Radiation Engineering Team at Canberra Hospital. The Medical Physics and Radiation Engineering (MPRE) department at Canberra Health Services is composed of medical physics specialists in radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, and radiology giving our department a collegial diversity of medical physicists working together. The advertised position is for a senior radiation oncology medical physics specialist.
The Radiation Oncology department has undergone some notable changes over the last few years, with the implementation of Eclipse (Acuros XB and eMC) as well as replacing all four linacs with three Truebeams and an Edge with Exactrac imaging used for the treatment of multi metastatic disease. We host both ARIA and Eclipse in the cloud. Over 80% of our patients are treated using VMAT, and we have a well-established and growing SRS and SBRT program. We are currently implementing RapidPlan and Velocity workflows, and early next year we will be commissioning SGRT for our non-stereo linacs. Other treatment services include superficial x-ray therapy and brachytherapy, with both modalities being replaced next year. We have a strong collaborative relationship with the Radiation Oncology department and work closely within the multi-disciplinary team to develop and deliver state-of-the-art radiotherapy for our cancer patients.
The department participates in Trans-Tasman Radiation Oncology Cooperative Group (TROG) and other clinical trials. Our team members have past and ongoing collaborations with the University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, University of Wollongong, University of Canberra and the Australian National University. We are active participants in machine learning and artificial intelligence projects related to radiotherapy working with the AusCAT (Australian Computer Aided Theragnostic) group. Furthermore, the department is accredited to train ACPSEM TEAP registrars both in diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology medical physics.
The successful applicant will play a key role in providing a full range of medical physics services. These include working in the day-to-day operations of the department, equipment commissioning, development projects and implementation of future services. As a senior, you will be reporting to the team leader, and you will be responsible for managing one or more service delivery areas within the department, including but not limited to machine quality assurance. You will also participate in teaching and supervision of registrars and junior physicists.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Ben Cooper at (02) 5124 5300 or at
#J-18808-Ljbffr