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Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist - Casual

Site: Parkville, Moorabbin, Box Hill, Bendigo, and Sunshine

Grade 1 - $37.41 to $ 46.45 per hour

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is Australia’s only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer and one of an elite group of hospitals worldwide with its own integrated cancer research program and laboratories.

Peter Mac boasts a comprehensive range of imaging, planning and treatment equipment distributed across five campuses; four metropolitan and one regional. This includes 7 Phillips Brilliance Big Bore and Siemens SOMATOM CT scanners with 4D imaging capability, PET-CT scanner, 16 Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, and a cloud-hosted, hospital-wide Varian Eclipse treatment planning system. We also support a variety of brachytherapy techniques.

The Physical Sciences department at Peter Mac comprises a group of 41 medical physicists (5 in training). A key role for the department is the provision of physics support for Peter Mac’s radiotherapy services. This includes commissioning and quality assurance of equipment, radiation safety, clinical dosimetry, and planning support for specialized treatments such as brachytherapy, stereotactic therapy, whole body irradiation and IMRT/VMAT.

We have an opportunity to employ an experienced Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist on a casual basis to cover staff shortages due to leave. Candidates on the ACPSEM register with current experience in Varian Linacs, Eclipse TPS, Phillips CT and Sun Nuclear QA devices are encouraged to apply.

Casual shifts are for a minimum period of 3 hours; however, the focus is on providing backfill for longer periods to cover staff on leave. This position will require some out-of-hours duties, which may include weekend work and may involve some mobility between Peter Mac sites.

Potential candidates should be capable of self-directed work and have excellent problem-solving skills. Good oral and written communication skills are required, as is the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Successful candidates will be appointed to a grade commensurate with experience.





We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Flexible, hybrid working practices

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae and names of at least two qualified referees.

Enquiries to: Kosta Gerontzos, Operations Manager Physical Sciences

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Position Summary

To provide physics support for the Peter Mac Radiotherapy Centre at its VCCC site and campuses on a casual basis as required. This would include participation in the weekend QA program primarily at our VCCC and Moorabbin campuses, participation in our evening patient specific QA measurements, participation in our SXRT and CT QA program and providing support across a range of clinical activities including TLD support and plan checking.

Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 1 – Grade 3 (Depending on experience and qualifications)

Immunisation Category B

Key Relationships

Internal

- Director, Department of Physical Sciences
- Operational Business Manager




- Medical Staff
- Radiation Therapy Staff

Education

Master of Medical Physics

Skills

- Master’s degree in medical physics
- Experience in radiation oncology medical physics and radiation safety
- ACPSEM Certification in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics or a recognised equivalent qualification
- Demonstrated skills in advanced imaging, radiation safety, commissioning, brachytherapy or a field of research in line with current or emerging radiotherapy techniques. Eclipse TPS and Varian TrueBeam linac experience would be advantageous.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

ACPSEM Certification in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics or A Recognised Equivalent Qualification

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

1. Co-ordinate routine quality assurance tasks

QA program complies with Peter Mac requirements with respect to documentation, and scope and frequency of tests

2. To provide effective clinical support

Be available for physics routine tasks as requested by the site lead

3. Strong problem solving ability

Proactively contributes to solving clinical problems involving clinical objectives, technical and scientific expertise

4. Communicate effectively

Valuable rapport with all staff

Peter Mac is a child protected organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria. We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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📌 Casual Medical Physicist (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
📍 Melbourne