Radiation Safety Officer and Laser Safety Officer (Medical Physics Specialist/Senior Medical Physics Specialist)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week

Position Classification: Medical Physics Specialist / Senior Medical Physics Specialist

Remuneration: $127,907 - $252,683 per annum + Superannuation

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ688272

About The Role

Royal Prince Alfred is the principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney and offers speciality services from its main campus as well as from Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and Dame Edith Walker Hospitals. RPAH is one of Australia's leading hospitals, providing an extensive range of diagnostic and treatment services. Its specialities include cardiology, obstetrics and gynaecology, cancer, respiratory medicine, neurology, liver and kidney transplants.

This role is responsible for ensuring the safe and optimal use of ionising and non ionising (laser) radiation in both clinical practice and scientific research at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). This position oversees and monitors the hospital’s radiation protection program, ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice governing ionising and non-ionising (laser) radiation use. It also provides expert advice on radiation safety to staff, patients, and the public, and prepares radiation dose estimates to support clinical procedures and research studies.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

Holds a degree in a relevant area of physical science (preferably at MSc level). Possess a sound knowledge and understanding of the principles associated with the use of ionising and non-ionising (laser) radiation in clinical practice.Holds or is eligible to hold a NSW EPA radiation licence.Experience in applying radiation control legislation and relevant codes of safe practice.

Benefits and Perks!

Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees, plus an additional public holiday during the Christmas period to enjoy with family and friends.Paid Parental Leave and Annual Leave Loading.Maximise your earnings with Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing, and a Meal Entertainment Allowance. Learn more through SalaryPackagingPlus.Access ongoing professional development opportunities through Sydney Education, including free courses, qualifications, and coaching programs.Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services available for employees and their immediate families.Complimentary annual influenza vaccination.Enjoy discounted Fitness Passport membership and access to free telehealth nutrition and wellness support from qualified professionals.

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This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

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Applications Close: 20 September 2026

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