Medical Physicist Grade 3 - GRO

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent position
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Medical Physicist Grade 3 Year 1-4 (FF9-FF12)     
• Located in Traralgon
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Health Radiation Oncology (AHRO) is a unit of a comprehensive cancer service, with sites located at The Alfred - Melbourne (ARO) and Gippsland Radiation Oncology (GRO) at Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) - Traralgon. The service provides the full range of general radiation oncology and radiation therapy services in addition to some specialised services with both state and national significance.

At ARO, the centre operates 2 High Definition TrueBeam Linacs, 1 Standard Definition TrueBeam Linac, a Superficial treatment unit, a CT Scanner, High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy Afterloader(BRAVOS), X-ray Brachytherapy Imaging and US devices related to the Low Dose Rate (LDR) Prostate Brachytherapy program. In conjunction with advanced modulated LINAC treatment deliveries, ARO also delivers Stereotactic Radiosurgery treatments, Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR) treatments, Total Body Irradiation (TBI) treatments and motion management treatments. The stereotactic program is further supported by iPlan & Elements treatment planning systems and the Exac-Trac image guidance on all linacs. 

At GRO, the centre operates 2 Standard Definition TrueBeam Linacs, CT Scanner, Superficial treatment unit, 3D printing capability and LDR Prostate Brachytherapy. 

The radiotherapy treatment planning system (Eclipse) and the oncology information system (ARIA) are cloud-based services enabling effective integration across both sites. AHRO has been an early adopter and is a world leader in the clinical use of Surface Guided Radiotherapy technology and operates the VisionRT system on all Linacs and CT scanners. 

The Medical Physics team within the department provides technical and clinical support and expertise for these specialised treatments. The team also manages patient & staff radiation safety, new equipment assessment and commissioning, and the routine quality assurance programs associated with all clinical imaging and treatment delivery devices. 

The Role

The position will be based at the GRO campus, Latrobe Regional Hospital (Traralgon). 

Participate in clinical medical physics activities at the GRO campus and related research and development activities under supervision from accredited/experienced radiation oncology medical physicists.  

Assistance with provision of a good scientific and technical service within Radiation Oncology. 

The successful applicant would be expected to have a part in some shift work and to observe some on-call duties as directed by the Chief Medical Physicist.   

Work at the ARO campus may be required as directed by the Chief Medical Physicist 

Applicants will be appointed to the position of Medical Physicist, Grade 3 (FF9-FF12) depending on experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Participate in routine quality assurance measurements, calibration and maintenance services for all radiotherapy imaging and treatment delivery equipment 
• Work with scientific and technical staff in the department 
• Supervise and/or train Junior Medical Physics staff 
• Participate in new equipment acceptance testing in conjunction with specific vendor guidance 
• Participate in research and/or development activities 
• Makes contributions and applies new approaches and techniques to the clinical service 
• Participate in specialised treatment services including brachytherapy, TBI, SRS/SRT/SABR, VMAT/IMRT and others 
• Exhibit knowledge, skills and experience across a range of medical physicists categories and work with minimal supervision 
• Participate in external dosimetry Audit processes 
• Participate in research and/or development activities 
• Maintain consistent CPD activities by appropriate reading, attendance at seminars, journal clubs, conferences, workshops and other professional events 
• Provide support with scripting and other coding activities
• Assist with departmental teaching of Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Therapists, Nursing staff and other professional and required  
• Provide clinical supervisor role to ROMP registrars as required 
• Develop and Review Standard Operating Policies and Procedures to maintain a quality documentation system 
• Other duties as delegated by the Chief Medical Physicist

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential

• A postgraduate Degree in Physics or related field with some experience in Radiotherapy 
• Certification by Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (or an equivalent recognised certification)
• Current and satisfactory Police Check 
• Eligibility for a Radiation Use Licence, Dept of Health, Victoria 
• Membership of the ACPSEM

Desirable

• Prior clinical experience in Medical Physics 
• Experience with Eclipse/ARIA system 
• Experience with Elements/ExacTrac 
• Experience with AlignRT or other SGRT technologies 
• Experience with LDR prostate brachytherapy 
• Listed on ACPSEM Register of Qualified Medical Physicists with the specialty of Radiation Oncology Medical Physics 

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Applicants should provide a CV and cover letter outlining relative key skills and experience.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact A/Prof Ryan Smith, Ryan Smith, Medical Physics Manager Alfred/Gippsland - Ryan.Smith@alfred.org.au

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Tuesday 11th March 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au