Medical Physicist Grade 2
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre seeking to excel across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We have the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to about 40,000 people with cancer each year. 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 top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients
YOUR ROLE IN THE FUTURE
Radiation Oncology - Medical Physics Registrar
- 4 Fixed Term, Full Time positions available
- 80 Hours per Fortnight with a Monthly ADO
- Locations: Bendigo, Box Hill, Melbourne, Sunshine
About Us
Peter Mac offers a world-class network of imaging, planning and treatment facilities across five campuses - four metropolitan and one regional. Our equipment includes:
• 7 Philips Brilliance Big Bore and Siemens SOMATOM CT scanners with 4D imaging
• PET-CT scanner
• 16 Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators
• Cloud-hosted, hospital-wide Varian Eclipse treatment planning system
• A wide range of brachytherapy techniques
About the Department
Our Physical Sciences team includes 41 medical physicists (including 5 in training). We provide essential physics support for all radiotherapy services at Peter Mac, including:
• Commissioning and QA of equipment
• Radiation safety
• Clinical dosimetry
• Planning support for specialised treatments (brachytherapy, stereotactic therapy, whole-body irradiation, IMRT/VMAT)
We offer extensive opportunities for clinically relevant research, particularly in the development and introduction of new imaging and treatment techniques. Physicists are also encouraged to participate in tumour-stream activities.
About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking four (4) Radiation Oncology Medical Physics Registrars, one at each of our locations:
• Bendigo
• Box Hill
• Melbourne
• Sunshine
Essential requirements:
• A Master’s degree in Medical Physics, accredited or approved by ACPSEM
• Eligibility to enrol in the ACPSEM TEAP (Radiation Oncology) and a commitment to progress toward ROMP certification within 3 years (More information available at the ACPSEM website. http://www.acpsem.org.au)
This role may involve some after-hours or weekend work and occasional travel 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.
Appointment & Salary
• Registrars without clinical experience will be appointed as Medical Physicist, Grade 1, with progression to Grade 2 (FF6) following a successful performance assessment.
• Registrars with clinical experience may be assessed for direct appointment at Grade 2 (FF6).
• Generous salary packaging options are available.
How to Apply
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile.
When applying, please submit your CV and the contact details of at least two professional referees.
Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Enquiries
Dr. Trevor Ackerly
TEAP Coordinator
Phone Number: (03) 9928 8963
Email: trevor.ackerly@petermac.org
Prof. Tomas Kron
Director, Physical Sciences
Phone Number: (03) 8559 6925
Email: tomas.kron@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59PM, Sunday, 04 January 2026
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Position Summary
- To undertake components of the clinical training program for Radiation Oncology Medical Physics following ACPSEM TEAP (Training Education and Assessment Program of the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine)
- To provide support for clinical services in radiation oncology medical physics under general supervision
- This position will require some out-of-hours duties, which may include weekend work
Enterprise Agreement
Classification or Salary Range
Immunisation Risk Category
Key Relationships
Internal
- Campus Lead Physicist
- Director, Department of Physical Sciences
- Operational Business Manager
- Medical Staff
- Radiation Therapy Staff
- Engineering Staff
- Physicist
Education
Skills
| Essential Requirements | • Must have completed an ACPSEM accredited/approved Master’s degree in medical physics • A willingness to actively participate in the TEAP program and progress towards ROMP certification within 3 years |
| Desirable Requirements |
• To have completed a PhD in physics or medical physics. |
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
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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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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
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.