Chief Medical Physicist, Radiation Oncology

Chief Medical Physicist, Radiation Oncology

Employment Type -Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight -76

Job Category -Radiation Therapy

• Supportive and innovative team environment that encourages independent thinking
• Opportunities for service development across a broad range of areas
• Temporary fixed term position, parental leave and long service leave cover

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About the facility

Barwon Health's Cancer Services is a comprehensive, integrated service providing world class cancer care for adults in Geelong and South West Victoria.

The Andrew Love Cancer Centre (ALCC) has state of the art facilities, equipment and highly skilled professionals providing personalised and patient centred cancer care. The radiotherapy service is one of four public radiotherapy service providers in Victoria and offers state of the art treatments using Varian Truebeam linear accelerators, Eclipse treatment planning system, and Aria record and verify system. Services delivered by the department includes:

• Stereotactic treatments
• IMRT and VMAT
• 4DCT and gated treatments
• IGRT - planar kV, CBCT, and EPI
• Knowledge based planning
• Flattening Filter Free Beams
• Superficial X ray treatments

The radiotherapy department is currently undergoing development in several areas of clinical service delivery and offers a challenging and rewarding experience.

About the role

As the Chief Medical Physicist, you will provide professional and scientific leadership and lead a team of dynamic and highly skilled Radiation Oncology Medical Physcists within ALCC. This role will require you to assist in service planning and develop frameworks to further the development of the service. You will have the ability to communicate and engage with a wide range of specialists and senior management within the hospital. The position may include other duties and responsibilities as determined from time to time and at the discretion of the Head of Unit.

About the culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team that takes pride in providing high quality services. You will grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development. We embrace change and constantly are looking for innovative ideas to improve our service. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace.

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Wide range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

About Geelong

• Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
• Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
• Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.

We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.

We encourage applications from:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
• LGBTIQA+ community members
• People of all gender identities
• People with disability
• Culturally and linguistically diverse communities

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Barwon Health is a totally smoke free workplace.

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.