Medical Physicist Registrar

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across our metropolitan and regional campuses. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About BAROC:  

Ballarat Austin Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC) is located within the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRICC) and is operated by Austin Health. Ballarat is a vibrant regional hub offering easy access to Melbourne, surf coast shire beaches and the greater Grampians region. With a growing population, low cost of living, outstanding schools and a vibrant community, Ballarat is an enviable location for your next career move. Our facilities include:

• 2 x Varian Trilogy Linear accelerators, with online image guidance, 6DoF robotic couch, Respiratory Gating, DIBH and VMAT treatment delivery (Capital replacement in progress, with Varian Truebeam Linacs along with the Vision RT Surface guidance platform scheduled for installation in 2025).
• Dedicated SABR treatment program utilising DCAT treatment delivery.
• Siemens definition AS 64 CT suite & Elekta Moanco planning system.
• Electronic medical record (EMR) using ARIA 15 Oncology Information System.
• Integration with a range of affiliated services including Medical Oncology, Clinical Trials, and a Wellness centre offering a broad range of support programs to promote our patient’s health in mind, body and spirit.
• Remote SXRT service based in Stawell, (Ballarat unit currently being commissioned for clinical use).
• Strong collaboration with our metropolitan site in Heidelberg, enabling cross-campus support, communication and knowledge sharing.

About the Role

Austin Health is seeking an enthusiastic Physics Registrar to complement our Physics team at the Ballarat Austin Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC).

This is an entry level position. Graduates with MSc/PhD and current TEAPs are encouraged to apply.  You must have a Physics undergraduate Major or a Masters/PhD in Medical Physics to be meet the position requirements.

Training and duties will cover all aspects of clinical radiation oncology physics with opportunities, and expectations, for the successful applicant to take an active role in clinical and research pursuits.  

Strong communication skills are key to performing well in this post, as is the ability to meet deadlines, to be flexible and to work well within a team. Attendance at conferences, training and workshops aligned to TEAP outcomes will be supported.

We are undertaking major linac commissioning work in 2025 and you will be included in with immediate opportunities to upskill.

About You

A commitment to Austin Health values: Integrity, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. 

You’ll further have:

• A post-graduate qualification (Msc/PhD) in medical physics from a university course accredited by ACPSEM
• Eligible to enrol in the ACPSEM ROMP TEAP training program
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written formats.

Demonstrated ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Complete and comprehensively document work to a high standard with emphasis on accuracy and detail.
• Work according to set protocols

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport and discounted car parking
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time), plus purchased leave options

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. 

We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Kym Rykers, kym.rykers@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: 15 November 2024