Biomedical technology services are looking for a Medical Physicist Senior to join their team. In this role you will deliver high level diagnostic imaging medical physics services, with a focus on diagnostic radiology and/or nuclear medicine.

Job details

What you'll do

• Coordinate and participate in quality control programs and radiation protection programs with minimal supervision for diagnostic imaging modalities to ensure optimum performance and safe radiation levels.
• Provide high-level advice under broad supervision (decreasing as experience grows) to clinical departments, regulatory bodies and other government agencies in relation to radiation protection requirements, imaging system performance, clinical software and information systems, and general asset management of diagnostic imaging technologies.
• Provide high level training and education to medical officers, nurses, and health practitioners (including physicists) in diagnostic imaging technology, radiation safety and protection, and quality assurance practices.
• Engage in professional development activities as would be required to achieve or maintain Radiology and/or Nuclear Medicine Medical Physicist registration with the Australian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM).

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• The successful applicant must hold at least:
  • A recognised Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Physics
  • A Queensland radiation use licence within the first 12 months of employment
  • A Queensland radiation accreditation certificate within the first 12 months of employment
• While not mandatory, a post-graduate qualification relevant to medical physics would be well regarded. 
• High level knowledge, expertise and skill in diagnostic imaging medical physics.
• Ability to apply scientific knowledge, solve non-routine practical problems and achieve defined outcomes related to diagnostic imaging medical physics.
• Ability to contribute positively to achieving defined goals in a team environment.
• High level oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to convey medical physics principles and concepts to others.
• Leadership within a work unit, including developing and implementing quality improvements.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading
• Medical Physicist Attraction and Retention Incentive (MPARI currently $27,871 - $48,650; criteria apply)

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QLD648821 Medical Physicist Senior RD - BrisbaneMetro (PDF, 1.04MB)
  Role Description