Work in a supportive, world-class health precinct environment
️ Enjoy a Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, on top of annual leave (full-time)
Benefit from Salary Packaging to reduce taxable income and boost take-home pay.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Medical Physics Specialist
Remuneration: $131,397 – $199,536 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
A unique opportunity pioneering safe, advanced cutting-edge radiology as a Medical Physics Specialist at Westmead.
Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital a part of the Western Sydney Local Health District, is a leading centre for health, research and education. Staff benefit from cutting-edge facilities, strong support for career growth, and a collaborative, inclusive culture.
Located in the world-class Westmead Health Precinct you will benefit from :
- Access to on-site childcare, café’s and a vast public transport network.
- Work life wellness work surrounded with Green open spaces, onsite gym and wellness facilities.
- Access to advanced medical and research facilities.
- Strong focus on training and career progression.
- Supportive, multidisciplinary work environment.
- Stable public sector role with excellent benefits.
What you'll be doing
The Department of Medical Physics at Westmead Hospital is the largest Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics Department in NSW. You will be part of a collaborative team with access to a wide range of physics resources and imaging modalities. The primary purpose of this position is to provide radiology medical physics services to various departments within the four hospitals that make up WSLHD (with an additional new hospital about to be built), and to external contracted organisations that use ionising and non-ionising radiation. This position will also include some travel to regional and metropolitan sites.
Applicants who expect to become certified or registered by the ACPSEM in radiology medical physics within 6 months may also be considered.
This unique role supports radiology physics services and radiation safety across WSLHD and external partners, ensuring safe radiation use through expert support and training.
As the Medical Physics Specialist your role will see you :
- Assisting Senior Medical Physics Specialist in radiology services.
- Supporting Radiation Safety Officer with safety compliance.
- Ensuring safe use of ionising/non-ionising radiation.
- Delivering radiation safety training to health staff.
- Promoting patient and staff safety across all services.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, a supporting cover letter outlining your experience and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Hold an appropriate NSW EPA Radiation User licence or obtain such licence within 3 months of employment.
- Undergraduate degree in science with a major in Physics and full EPA CRE accreditation obtained within 6 months of employment.
- ACPSEM Registration or Certification in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics (Radiology).
Selection Criteria:
- Undergraduate degree in science with a major in Physics (Postgraduate degree in physics/medical physics is desirable).
- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology Physics including equipment testing, radiology radiation dosimetry, radiation shielding and radiation safety.
- Good working knowledge of computing environments and software.
- Demonstrated ability to produce work to a high professional standard within defined timelines.
- Highly developed verbal, written and electronic communication skills, including experience teaching to a range of professions.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, working both independently and as part of a team.
- Be willing to work irregular hours (early or late) at times and possess or obtain within 6 months an unrestricted drivers licence valid in NSW.
- Demonstrated ability to show initiative, have a flexible approach to service delivery, and prioritise amongst competing service requirements.
Requisition ID: REQ584514
Applications Close: 20th August 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Lucy Cartwright on Lucy.Cartwright@health.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 8890 7390.
Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)
#S-DNI