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, Sydney

Requisition ID: REQ688272

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Radiation Safety Officer and Laser Safety Officer to join the team at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), one of Australia’s leading teaching hospitals and the principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney.

About The Role

This position is responsible for ensuring the safe and optimal use of ionising and non-ionising (laser) radiation in clinical practice and scientific research at RPAH.

The role oversees and monitors the hospital’s radiation protection program, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice governing the use of ionising and non-ionising radiation.

The successful applicant will also provide expert radiation safety advice to staff, patients and the public, and prepare radiation dose estimates to support clinical procedures and research studies.

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Ideal Candidate

Holds a degree in a relevant area of physical science, preferably at MSc level.Has 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.Has experience applying radiation control legislation and relevant codes of safe practice.

Benefits

Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees.Paid parental leave and annual leave loading.Salary packaging, novated leasing and meal entertainment allowance.Ongoing professional development opportunities through Sydney Education.Free Employee Assistance Program services for employees and their immediate families.Complimentary annual influenza vaccination.Discounted Fitness Passport membership.Access to telehealth nutrition and wellness support.

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

Working for Sydney Local Health District

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital provides a wide range of specialist diagnostic and treatment services, including cardiology, obstetrics and gynaecology, cancer care, respiratory medicine, neurology, and liver and kidney transplantation.

Sydney Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability.

For further information about the role, please contact Angela Brewer on (02) 9515 5023 or at Angela.Brewer@health.nsw.gov.au.

Apply now via NSW Health Careers

Alternatively, visit NSW Health Careers and search REQ688272.

Applications Close: 20 September 2026