Lead Medical Physicist – Icon Cancer Centre Greenslopes and Redland
Why join us?
- Fixed-term, full-time position at Icon Cancer Centre Greenslopes
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Advance your career with one of Australia’s fastest-growing radiation oncology providers
- Highly competitive remuneration package
- Be part of a national organisation committed to exceptional patient care
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist to join Icon’s dynamic Medical Physics team and lead the Medical Physics service at Icon Cancer Centre Greenslopes and Redland, working full-time covering a 12-month period.
Icon Group operates 15 state-of-the-art radiotherapy centres in southeast Queensland. This role will focus on leading physics services at our Greenslopes and Redland campuses. Icon Cancer Centre Greenslopes and Redland includes two Varian TrueBeams and an Ethos linear accelerator, equipped with Identify surface guidance and BrainLab ExacTrac system, Siemens Go.Sim CT scanner and Esteya superficial x-ray unit. Icon Cancer Centres operate in a paperless environment utilising networked Eclipse Treatment Planning System, and Aria oncology information system.
Our Queensland network includes Varian TrueBeam, Halcyon, and Clinac linear accelerators and Leksell Gamma Knife. Treatment service offers cranial and extracranial stereotactic radiotherapy, including Varian HyperArc, advanced motion management packages, SGRT based treatments, as well as standard techniques including DIBH Breast, and VMAT/IMRT. We employ a range of modern software to aid in automation and efficiency including Mobius 3D, RadMachine, and AutoContour. You’ll have access to a comprehensive suite of QA equipment and collaborate with our national physics team via Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
As Lead Medical Physicist, you’ll work closely with the Regional Medical Physics Manager and Group Director of Medical Physics to deliver high-quality physics support across Icon Cancer Centres. You may also manage a key area of responsibility within our national physics group.
What we offer
- Attractive salary plus superannuation
- One-off relocation allowance (where applicable)
- Access to a generous professional development fund
You’re a motivated, positive professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for innovation. In this role, you’ll oversee day-to-day physics operations, support new technology implementation, and occasionally assist other centres across the network. Success requires excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment.
Essential Criteria
- Eligible for ACPSEM register listing in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics (or equivalent overseas accreditation – UK, USA, Canada encouraged to apply)
- Experience with stereotactic treatments, ideally using Varian equipment
- Proficiency in routine physics tasks, including QA and treatment planning support
- Evidence of involvement in research and development projects
- Ability to work independently and achieve high scientific standards
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Minimum five years’ clinical experience in advanced radiotherapy
- Experience implementing specialty equipment or programs
- Proven leadership and resource management capability
Icon Cancer Centre are pioneers of private cancer care in Australia with over 35 years' experience. There are currently 40 cancer centres across Australia and a joint venture in New Zealand with several in development. These centres include a mix of dedicated medical oncology, haematology, and radiation oncology facilities, as well as comprehensive cancer centres that bring all services together under one roof, including research and pharmacy. Over half of Icon’s cancer centres are in outer-metro and regional communities delivering on our mission to bring the best possible care, closer to home.
For more information on our cancer services in Australia visit https://icongroup.global/en/our-services/cancer-services-australia/ or www.iconcancercentre.com.au
Here’s why our people choose us:
Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.
Impact, at Scale: We’re Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you’ll know your work is making a difference.
Connection, at Heart: Our work isn’t easy but it’s extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.
Opportunity, at Hand: We’re constantly innovating. We deliver over 3.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 7 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.
Our Culture and Benefits:
At Icon, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that grow with you. Enjoy:
- Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands!
- Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
- Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us.
- Online Courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
- Paid Parental Leave: Supporting you both personally and professionally.
At Icon Group, we’re incredibly proud of our passionate, dedicated people and the life-changing work they do. Apply Now to join us and make a difference. You belong with a team that genuinely cares.
Applications remain open until position is filled. For more information, contact:
Danielle Mulherin (Regional Medical Physics Manager - QLD) [email protected]
Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ ;to read the inspiring stories of our team members.
Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.
Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.
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