Overview
Nuclear Medicine Medical Physicist/Deputy Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) role at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH). This is an ongoing part-time position (0.2–0.5 EFT) for an RSO Medical Physicist. The Grade 3 nuclear medicine medical physicist/deputy radiation safety officer will be involved in all aspects of providing a medical physics and radiation safety service across RCH, including facilitation of the Medical Imaging Department’s quality assurance program and performance testing of radiology and/or nuclear medicine equipment to ensure compliance with Victorian regulatory requirements and relevant Australian Standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical physics and radiation safety services to The Royal Children’s Hospital.
- Assist in facilitating the Medical Imaging Department’s quality assurance program.
- Perform performance testing of radiology and/or nuclear medicine equipment to ensure compliance with Victorian regulatory requirements and relevant Australian Standards.
- Support the Radiation Safety Officer duties under supervision.
Essential qualifications and experience
- Registration on the ACPSEM Register of Qualified Medical Physics Specialists in Nuclear Medicine Physics
- Victorian Radiation Use Licence
- Victorian regulatory approval for radiation dose estimates for research trials
- Experience in calculating individual patient doses and using dosimetry equipment
- Experience in Quality Improvement programmes
- Experience in tutoring, teaching or radiation safety presentations
- Experience in radiation shielding calculations
- In-depth knowledge of medical imaging technology and radiation safety principles applied to medicine
- Understanding of Victorian, Australian and International Standards and Codes of Practice relevant to radiation safety in medicine
- Experience testing Nuclear Medicine and PET imaging systems to NEMA standards
Desirable
- Involvement in evaluation and implementation of scientific research protocols
- Hold or be eligible to hold Victorian Tester’s Approval
Application process
To apply, submit a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the position description. Shortlisting will commence immediately, so apply promptly.
Why work at the RCH?
RCH offers high employee engagement, staff safety, and a positive culture. Advantages include world-class facilities, proximity to Royal Park, and easy access to central Melbourne. Additional perks include discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program. RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI community members, and people with disabilities.
Employment may require vaccination against influenza for Category A and B roles in line with public health orders, unless a medical exception is accepted. Applicants may be asked to provide an Australian Government Immunisation History Statement. You may also be required to demonstrate immunity or vaccination for other diseases per hospital directions.
How to apply
Apply online by clicking the “Apply ” button. Applications close on 20 October 2025.
Job details
- Seniority level: Not Applicable
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Health Care Provider
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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📌 Nuclear Medicine Medical Physicist/Deputy Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
🏢 The Royal Children'S Hospital
📍 Melbourne