Medical Physics Specialist

2 weeks ago


New Lambton, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**Remuneration**: $126,954 - $192,788 per annum + super + salary packaging
**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Medical Physics Specialist
**Location**: John Hunter Hospital
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ525880
**Applications Close**: Monday, 25th November 2024

**About us**:
The Medical Physics Department is a small, dynamic, and friendly team based at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. We provide radiation safety support to 40 hospitals and community clinics across HNELHD, so there are plenty of opportunities for travel

**Where you'll be working**:
John Hunter Hospital is Australia's only major trauma centre outside of a capital city and has one of the busiest Emergency Departments in New South Wales. It is the largest tertiary hospital in New South Wales, outside of the Sydney area. The hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment that will deliver some exciting expansions and changes. To find out more about the redevelopment project, please follow this link: John Hunter Health & Innovation Precinct - Health Infrastructure NSW

**About the role**:
The Medical Physics Department is supportive of education and professional development opportunities, such as courses or conferences affiliated with the relevant professional colleges.

**About you**:

- The ability to communicate radiation safety concepts in a meaningful and empathetic manner requires high level communication and interpersonal skills.
- A reasonable level of educational and supervisory skills is required, but the Senior Medical Physics Specialist can provide further guidance in these areas.
- Expertise in research and associated capabilities (e.g. critical thinking, statistical analyses, scientific writing) will be viewed favourably, but such skills can be developed in the role.

**Requirements**:

- Meets the requirements for registration as a Qualified Medical Physics Specialist (QMPS) in Nuclear Medicine Physics by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM).
- Australian citizenship or permanent resident status.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence or ability to obtain one.
- Current NSW EPA Radiation User Licence or ability to obtain one.

**What we can offer you**:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**Additional information**:

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

**Need more information?**
1) Click here for the Position Description

**Information for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A position**. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with **NSW Health policy directive **PD202**4_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious** Diseases** for Category A positions prior to offer. **All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.



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