Medical Physicist

About this role

In this role you will be an integral part of a team delivering medical physics services to ensure safe and effective use and management of healthcare technology. 

What you'll do

• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinical staff, equipment suppliers, service providers, team members and managers, to achieve service delivery objectives.
• Participate in quality control programs and radiation protection programs with minimal supervision for all diagnostic imaging modalities to ensure optimum performance and safe radiation levels. These modalities may include general x-ray, computed radiography (CR), digital radiography (DR), dental x-ray, fluoroscopy and interventional x-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography, ultrasonography and nuclear medicine technology, including positron emission tomography (PET).
• Assist in the purchase of diagnostic imaging and associated systems for Queensland Health. This assistance may include:
  • Preparing technical specifications.
  • Undertaking technical and performance assessments of equipment.
  • Evaluating technical aspects of tender responses, including preparation of reports to be included in evaluation analyses.
  • Acceptance testing new equipment to ensure compliance with specifications and relevant safety standards prior to clinical use.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and scientific research and development under broad supervision (decreasing as experience grows), primarily in the areas of new or improved diagnostic imaging techniques and radiation safety associated with clinical requirements.

About you

We are searching for someone who has: 

• A recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Physics.
• While not mandatory, a post-graduate qualification relevant to medical physics would be well regarded.
• Or makes significant progress within 12 months of appointment towards obtaining the following:
  • Queensland radiation use licence.
  • Queensland radiation accreditation certificate.
• High level knowledge, expertise and skill in physics.
• Ability to apply scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
• Ability to contribute positively to achieving defined goals in a team environment.
• High level oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes: 

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.