Senior Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist (Nuclear Medicine)

NSW Health

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$207,725 - $242,964 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ671967

| Grade: Senior Medical Physics Specialist

| Applications close: 1 July 2026

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The Senior Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist (Senior DIMP) in Nuclear Medicine will lead and manage all medical physics related activities in the ISLHD Nuclear Medicine service. They will have a leading role in implementation of new clinical techniques and technologies as well as relevant research and clinical trial support.

The Senior DIMP will provide education and training for hospital staff and participate in education of patients and carers as required. The Senior DIMP will ensure the highest possible standards are achieved in collaboration with the physicians, medical radiation scientists (MRS's) and other scientific staff.

The Senior DIMP will also provide general physics support and collaborate with the ISLHD Radiation Safety Officer to ensure radiation safety within the diagnostic imaging (radiology) service of Illawarra Shoalhaven Medical Imaging (ISMI) as required.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

- ACPSEM Registration and Certification as a Medical Physics Specialist - Nuclear Medicine.

Current Class 1A NSW Security Licence

MSc or PhD in physics or medical physics as recognised by ACPSEM.

Eligible to hold a NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Radiation Use Licence in categories IA17 and S1.

At least 5 years post certification experience and ability to work unsupervised in all areas of medical imaging physics, with demonstrated experience in acceptance, commissioning and quality assurance (QA) of Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

For role-related queries or help applying, contact Jennifer Calcott on ***email_hidden***

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.