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 professional 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?
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.
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
At least 5 years’ post ACPSEM certification/registration experience in Nuclear Medicine medical physics
High level of clinical medical physics skills relevant to imaging and theranostics with evidence of contributions to the development of clinical techniques and procedures
Excellent working knowledge of computers and relevant software
Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and in collaboration with others
Demonstrated highly developed verbal, written and electronic communication skills, including experience teaching to a range of professions and a high level of interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability in managing a small workforce
Demonstrated experience in radiation safety
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.
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