- Lead advanced Nuclear Medicine, PET & Ultrasound physics services

- Drive innovation, research and quality improvement in healthcare

- Join a leading tertiary referral hospital at Westmead Health Precinct

Manage specialised medical physics services, build innovative clinical solutions and advance radiation safety, research and education in a world-class hospital environment.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Senior Medical Physics Specialist

Remuneration: $ 225,035.00 - $252,683.00 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join a highly skilled and collaborative Medical Physics team at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's largest and most respected tertiary healthcare facilities. As part of the Western Sydney Local Health District, you'll work within a dynamic environment that supports innovation, clinical excellence, research and professional growth while contributing to exceptional patient care across specialised diagnostic imaging services.

- Work within a leading tertiary referral and teaching hospital

- Be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting Nuclear Medicine, PET and Ultrasound services

- Contribute to cutting-edge clinical innovation, education and research

- Collaborate with experienced clinicians, scientists and healthcare professionals

- Enjoy opportunities for career development within a large health district

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Medical Physics Specialist, you will provide expert leadership and specialist medical physics services across Nuclear Medicine, PET and Ultrasound. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, effective and high-quality delivery of diagnostic imaging services while supporting innovation, education and research initiatives.

- Coordinate and deliver specialised Medical Physics services for Nuclear Medicine and PET imaging

- Lead quality assurance, equipment performance monitoring and the implementation of new technologies and clinical techniques

- Develop, validate and maintain clinical software solutions to support service delivery and patient outcomes





- Support radiation safety activities across the district, including providing expertise during periods of Radiation Safety Officer absence

- Deliver education, supervision and mentoring to medical physics registrars while contributing to research and continuous improvement initiatives

The Department of Medical Physics at Westmead Hospital is one of the largest diagnostic imaging medical physics departments in Australia. Applications are invited from experienced and motivated Nuclear Medicine Medical Physicists for a senior role coordinating and delivering medical physics services to the Department of Nuclear Medicine, PET and Ultrasound. The successful candidate will provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to nuclear medicine medical physicists and play a key role in maintaining excellence in clinical service delivery.

The position also supports radiation safety services throughout the Western Sydney Local Health District.

Ready to make a difference?

Bring your expertise to a team that's transforming healthcare through innovation, collaboration and excellence. Apply today and help deliver safer, smarter and more advanced diagnostic imaging services for the Western Sydney community while building a rewarding career in one of Australia's leading health organisations.

Western Sydney Local Health District is committed to creating better health and better lives for our communities. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates who share our values of collaboration, respect, empowerment and patient-centred care.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.





Essential Criteria

- Qualification: Undergraduate degree in science with a physics major

- Registration: ACPSEM registration or certification in Nuclear Medicine medical physics

- License: Driver’s licence valid within NSW, Hold an appropriate NSW EPA Radiation User Licence within 3 months of employment

Selection Criteria

1. At least 5 years’ post ACPSEM certification/registration experience in Nuclear Medicine medical physics

2. High level of clinical medical physics skills relevant to imaging and theranostics with evidence of contributions to the development of clinical techniques and procedures

3. Excellent working knowledge of computers and relevant software

4. Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and in collaboration with others

5. Demonstrated highly developed verbal, written and electronic communication skills, including experience teaching to a range of professions and a high level of interpersonal skills

6. Demonstrated ability in managing a small workforce

7. Demonstrated experience in radiation safety

8. Evidence of initiative and ability to prioritise amongst competing service requirements

Requisition ID: REQ685684

Applications Close: 26th November 2026

Need more information ?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 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/ .

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 to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

📌 Senior Medical Physics Specialist (Westmead)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Westmead