Medical Physicist Grade 2
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Gross Foundation Medical Physics Postdoc and Clinical Trainee
Ongoing, Full Time Role
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is Australia’s only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer and one of a small 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 CT scanners with 4D imaging capability, PET-CT scanner, 16 linear accelerators (15 Varian TrueBeams with advanced imaging capabilities and one Clinac), and a cloud-hosted, hospital-wide Varian Eclipse treatment planning system. We also support a variety of brachytherapy techniques.
In order to support our vision of combining research and clinical service we have created a new position that combines the opportunity for outstanding candidates to continue existing research activities in cancer or commence a new research project relevant to Peter Mac and at the same time undergo training as a clinical radiotherapy physicist. The training programme follows the well-established Training, Education and Assessment Program (TEAP) administered by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM). Details can be found at https://www.acpsem.org.au/Our-Professions/Certification-and-Training-Programs and the successful candidate is expected to dedicate at least 50% of their time to the program.
The research programme will be established in collaboration with the director of the Department of Physical Sciences and the Research Lead for Medical Physics.
The ideal applicant will have a PhD in a field relevant to medical physics and some research experience. Some familiarity with radiation oncology or diagnostic imaging medical physics and/or radiation safety through education or work experience is expected as well as an interest in and commitment to clinical work. More details about the position can be found at …
The successful applicant will be appointed to the position of Medical Physics Postdoc and Clinical Trainee at Victorian Medical Physics award grade 2, FF6 to 8 (depending on experience). Generous salary packaging options are available.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae (including names of at least two professional referee) and a one-page outline of your research capacity.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Gross foundation for this position.
Enquiries to:
Prof. Tomas Kron, Director Physical Sciences, Ph: +(0) 425 890200 or email tomas.kron@petermac.org
A/Prof Nick Hardcastle, Research Lead, Physical Sciences, Nick.Harcastle@petermac.org
Kosta Gerontzos, Operations Mgr, Physical Sciences, (03) 8559 6926 or email kosta.gerontzos@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59PM Wednesday, 28 May 2025
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Position Summary
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Key Relationships
Internal
- Campus Lead Physicist
- Director, Department of Physical Sciences
- Operational Business Manager
- Medical Staff
- Radiation Therapy Staff
- Engineering Staff
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1. Participate and co-ordinate routine quality assurance tasks |
QA program complies with Peter Mac requirements with respect to documentation, and scope and frequency of tests |
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2. To provide effective clinical support |
Be available for physics consultations routine tasks as requested by the site lead. Some flexibility to work at Peter Mac campuses may be required |
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3. Strong problem solving ability |
Proactively contributes to solving clinical problems involving clinical objectives, technical and scientific expertise |
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4. Work effectively in medical physics teams |
Self-motivation and initiative in addressing problems. |
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5. Communicate effectively |
Good rapport with all staff |
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
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Peter Mac is a child safe 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.