• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  MPH-2  $110,696 - $142,690 p.a. (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 3/4/26 and part-time working 22.5 hours per week 

About the Role

As a Medical Physicist, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, precise and high-quality radiation therapy services that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Working within the Central and Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, you’ll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in patient care. Guided by a Principal Medical Physicist, you’ll apply your expertise in radiation oncology to ensure the reliable operation of complex equipment, software and techniques, while also contributing to the continual improvement of medical physics services.

You will be involved in maintaining and advancing routine and specialist services, undertaking complex testing, and supporting the professional growth of trainees through teaching and training. With a strong focus on collaboration, safety and best practice, you’ll help shape the future of medical physics within the network while making a tangible impact on the health and wellbeing of patients and the wider community.

About You

You are a highly skilled and motivated Medical Physicist who brings strong technical expertise, professional integrity and a collaborative approach to delivering high-quality radiation oncology services. You will have:

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in physics or engineering, with postgraduate training in Medical Physics, and appropriate professional certification.

• Eligibility for South Australian licensing to perform calibration, quality assurance and radiation safety procedures in radiation oncology.

• Strong knowledge of medical physics principles, including quality assurance, radiation protection, linear accelerator operations and planning algorithms.

• Demonstrated experience in providing effective radiation therapy physics services, with the ability to educate, supervise and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:  912705

Enquiries to:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 31 August 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 912705 RD Medical Physicist.pdf

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