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Senior Medical Physics Specialist

Cairns, QueenslandFull-time2026-10-19 → 2026-11-12
Based in Australia

Core

Senior Medical Physics Specialist ensuring safe, accurate, and effective delivery of radiation therapy treatments in a radiation oncology setting.

Role type

Senior IC medical physics specialist (radiation oncology)

Builds

Radiation therapy treatment plans and quality assurance protocols for cancer patients

Domain

Healthcare / Radiation Oncology / Medical Physics

Required skills

Radiation oncology medical physics, dosimetry, treatment planning, quality assurance, radiotherapy equipment commissioning, clinical safety standards, technical advice to oncology teams, continuous improvement, mentoring

Preferred skills

Advanced knowledge of contemporary treatment technologies, strong communication across multidisciplinary teams, proactive approach to professional development

Technologies

Treatment planning systems, radiotherapy equipment, dosimetry tools

Responsibilities

Provide specialist clinical physics expertise for radiation therapy delivery; undertake equipment commissioning, dosimetry, and QA; maintain and improve medical physics service areas; perform routine and non-routine dosimetry measurements; support data collection and validation for treatment planning; provide technical advice to Radiation Oncologists and Therapists; identify opportunities for clinical quality and safety improvements; contribute to clinical projects and new technology introductions; support education and mentoring of colleagues and registrars

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC