Research Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist - Advanced

About this role

We're excited to welcome a Research Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist – Advanced, to the Cancer Care Services team.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

The Research Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist (ROMP) – provides specialised research knowledge expertise and skill in the field of radiation oncology medical physics with specific applications to the radiation oncology service area in accordance with Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) and Queensland Health goals.

We are seeking a ACPSEM registered ROMP to develop and lead all research activities within the team and broader Radiation Oncology (RO) service.  This exciting new role will primarily support the existing Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Guided Radiation Therapy (fMRIrT) investigator led and Trans-Tasman Radiation Oncology Group (TROG) clinical trials within the department.  

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Demonstrate high level research knowledge expertise and skill in the field of radiation oncology medical physics with specific applications to the radiation oncology service area.
• Lead and manage the ROMP components of the existing fMRIrT investigator led and TROG supported clinical research programs within the department.
• Lead and manage new clinical research or a component of a major clinical research program with the research outcomes influencing clinical process and standards of clinical practise.

Remuneration value up to $259,661 p.a., comprising salary between $218,109  - $227.581 p.a. Medical Physicist Attraction and Retention Incentive payment Included, employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP5). Permanent Full time, 76 hrs p.f.. Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered). 

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

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