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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist (Radiology or Nuclear Medicine) Requisition No: 6420 Executive Division: Operations Division: Clinical Support & Specialist Clinics Program: Radiology Department: Radiology Medical Imaging Footscray Enterprise Agreement: Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Job Function: Allied Health Professionals Project: Location: Footscray Hospital (and Supporting other Hospital Sites) Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-Time Salary: Grade 3 - Year 1 to Year 4 (FF9 to FF12) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging About the Role: Working under minimal supervision from the Chief Medical Physicist/Radiation Safety Officer, the Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist will work supporting the Medical Imaging team at Western Health in all aspects of medical physics and radiation safety. The position is suitable for a Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physicist with ACPSEM registration in either Radiology or Nuclear Medicine. This role may be suitable for near graduate of TEAP, preparing for final examination. The successful applicant may be required to take part in some after hours or on-call work, from time to time. The applicant must be able to independently access and transport medical physics equipment between Western Health campuses over a wide area of Melbourne metropolitan western region. Western Health Medical Imaging (WHMI) provides state-of-the-art comprehensive Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology services to one of the most culturally dynamic and rapidly expanding growth corridors in Australia serving a population of over one million. WHMI is an accredited Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) Registrar teaching facility. Key Responsibilities: Maintain best practice standards for quality assurance programs in all medical imaging modalities including fluoroscopy, general radiography, mammography, CT, Nuclear Medicine & PET Perform annual testing as required for the Victorian Department of Health licensing conditions Maintain radiation safety monitoring and standards as part of medical physics team Provide education in radiation safety, physics, image processing, and statistics Supervise junior medical physicists as required. This may involve being the clinical supervisor for a physicist enrolled in the ACPSEM TEAP Support medical imaging research activities including planning studies, scientific analysis of research data, preparing presentations and publications Flexibility to work at all Western Health campuses is required Communication, Team participation and continuous learning Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbournes western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, personcentred care across every life stage. We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, athome and inreach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, womens health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australias most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Womens and Childrens), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Ready to make an impact? Simply click on the apply button and follow the prompts. If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the ''Employee Login'' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying. Closing date: 11:59pm on 14 January 2026. Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact: Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. 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