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$80,287 - $114,354 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time until 13 September 2026 | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ592857 | Grade: Medical Physics Registrar | Applications close: 21 August 2025
This is a temporary position until 13 September 2026 with the possibility of extension.
Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia at the time of application.
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This position is for a traineeship in radiation oncology medical physics.
The successful candidate must enrol in the ACPSEM ROMP TEAP program. The position is annually renewed for the duration specified to the candidate by ACPSEM. This is usually 3 years for new TEAP candidates who hold the required ACPSEM accredited postgraduate qualifications (MSc or PhD).
Ongoing employment will be subject to adequate progress against ACPSEM TEAP training benchmarks.
Trainee physicists will be expected to work as part of a small team of radiation oncology physicists and be fully involved in all aspects of providing a clinical radiation oncology medical physics service. This includes routine QA and commissioning of linacs and other equipment, treatment plan checking, in-vivo dosimetry, research projects, relevant departmental clinical meetings, radiation safety duties and fostering a multi-disciplinary culture of clinical service delivery and research.
The ISLHD Cancer Division incorporates the Illawarra Cancer Care Centre and the Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the
selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Undergraduate degree in physics and completion of an ACPSEM accredited medical physics MSc course or substantial progress towards completion of a PhD
- NSW Radiation Licence IA29S
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact at Martin Carolan on Martin.Carolan@health.nsw.gov.au