Locum Physicist

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.

• Fixed term appointment until June 2026
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Medical Physicist Grade 3 or Grade 4 (depending on experience)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Alfred Health Radiation Oncology (AHRO) Department is a unit of a comprehensive cancer service provided by Alfred Health. The department is comprised of two units, Alfred Radiation Oncology (ARO) located in the South Block at The Alfred and The Gippsland Radiation Oncology (GRO), located at Latrobe Regional Hospital. Together the two units provide the full range of radiation oncology and radiation therapy services (with the exception of paediatrics) in addition to some specialized services with both state and national significance.

The Role

The position will be based at the ARO, The Alfred Hospital Campus (Melbourne). Participate in clinical medical physics activities at the ARO 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. Travel to the GRO campus will be expected as required or directed by the Chief Physicist. 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.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential

• A postgraduate Degree in Medical Physics or related field with experience in Radiotherapy
• Prior clinical experience in Medical Physics
• Evidence of engagement with continuing professional development
• Current and satisfactory Police Check
• Eligibility for a Radiation Use Licence, Dept of Health, Victoria
• Membership of the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM).
• Listed on ACPSEM Register of Qualified Medical Physicists with the specialty of Radiation Oncology Medical Physics

Desirable

• Previous experience teaching and presenting at scientific conferences
• Prior research and academic teaching experience
• Experience with Eclipse/ARIA system
• Familiarity with the BrainLAB iPlan/Elements/ExacTrac products
• Experience with AlignRT or other SGRT technologies
• Some experience with brachytherapy treatment and planning (HDR and/or LDR)
• Possesses specialist knowledge in a distinct area of Radiation Oncology

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

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

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 2nd May 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