Medical Physics Specialist

#521472 Medical Physics Specialist

Department of Radiation Oncology

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Full-Time

Join one of the leading clinical and academic Radiation Oncology departments in Australia.
x 2 Permanent Full-Time Positions
**Salary Classification**: Medical Physics Specialist Accredited Year 1-5
**Remuneration**: $64.02-$97.23 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging options designed to reduce your taxable income.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Calvary Mater Newcastle’s Department of Radiation Oncology is NSW’s largest regional specialist radiation therapy centre. It offers world-class radiation therapy using precision technology to deliver the best available treatment to patients.

The department has five TrueBeam linear accelerators, a dedicated CT, MRI, kV and brachytherapy units. The department has a strong track record of innovative development and research from the clinical medical physics team. This includes both technology-based research and clinical trials (with TROG co-located on site).

The Medical Physics Specialists (MPS) will join a team of 7.5 Medical Physicists, 1.5 Physics Assistants and 2 Physics Registrars along with a dedicated Research Physicist, MRI Physicist, and Software Developer.

Key Responsibilities

Participation in staff education, training and clinical research projects.
Driver for safe implementation and testing of new technology and techniques in the department.
Planning and management of multi-disciplinary projects to improve treatment quality and efficiency.
Application of physics and mathematical skills to solve clinical problems to ensure and advance care.
Provision of high-quality medical physics services including support for imaging, treatment planning, linear accelerator quality assurance, and patient treatment verification.

What you bring

Demonstrated track record of successful clinical project development and completion to a high standard.
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
A post graduate degree in medical physics and a first degree in a physical science to meet the requirements of the Australian Education International-National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition.
ACPSEM Accreditation, UK IPEM/Clinical Scientist Registration; ABR/ABMP/CCPM Certification; or those due who have passed the final written examination for ACPSEM certification in Radiation Oncology.

**ABOUT CALVARY**:
We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:
Fitness Passport.
Gender Neutral parental leave
Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
Superannuation contributions at 11%
ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
Novated leasing available for eligible employees
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
Attach a current resume.
Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

**Please note the following**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.