Deputy Director (Snr Medical Physics Specialist) MCTC - Perm FT

• To be appointed at a level of Senior Medical Physics Specialist the applicant must have at least the level of experience meeting the requirements specified in the Award for progression to this grade.
• A postgraduate degree and Bachelors degrees in physics, medical physics or equivalent discipline from a tertiary institution in Australia or equivalent from overseas.
• Certification in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics or Radiotherapy Equipment Commissioning and Quality Assurance from the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM), or placement on the ACPSEM Radiation Oncology Register. International candidates eligible for registration by the ACPSEM may also apply.
• Maintain a current NSW Environment Protection Authority Radiation User Licence for Medical Physics (types IA29 & S29).
• Briefly describe your most significant experience in a leadership role. Based on this, what do you expect to be the most challenging and rewarding aspects of this position?
• Identify a specific junior physicist or registrar you have mentored or supervised. What was a distinct technical or professional gap they struggled with, and what specific coaching framework did you apply to help them achieve independent competency?
• Give an example of a time when you had to advocate for a physics-driven safety or quality initiative that initially faced resistance from department executives or radiation oncologists. What strategy did you use to build consensus?

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More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks

  • 12% superannuation

  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary

  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees

• Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

  • Paid maternity and parental leave

  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

• Grow Your Career

  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

• Health & Wellbeing

  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Temporary visa holders

  • May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.

• Vaccination Requirements

  • All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

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