- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Exciting opportunity to work on advanced delivery systems including the first CyberKnife centre on Australia’s East Coast
- Potential for growth in future Icon Group centres
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist to join Icon Group based in Melbourne, Victoria. This role will provide essential support to our radiotherapy practices ensuring the highest standards of patient care. You'll will be a key member of Icon’s broad network of medical physicists supporting innovation through hardware and software at Icon radiation oncology sites nationwide.
Alongside supporting the medical physics operational requirements of our Icon Cancer Centre sites in Melbourne, this position will also play a pivotal role in establishing the first Accuray Cyberknife centre on Australia’s East Coast (Cremorne, Melbourne), through Icon Groups collaboration with 5D Clinics (Icon Group and 5D Clinics enter a milestone joint venture — Icon Group) This role will initially work closely with Icon’s Development & Implementation team (Med Phys) and our colleagues at 5D Clinics, to ensure a smooth commissioning and ‘go live’ phase. The successful candidate will be provided the opportunity to be a content expert on both CyberKnife and Elekta Gamma Knife system and is expected to play a key role in Icon Groups ‘Advanced Delivery Systems’ working group. Within this structure the candidate will ensure best practise and standardisation is maintained to enable safe and efficient expansion, as Icon expands its growth of these services in the future.
Icon Group currently has nine Icon Cancer Centres in Victoria, with six in the greater Melbourne area. Equipment available sites include: Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerators with Varian Identify SGRT, Varian Halcyon Linear Accelerators, and Siemens CT scanners with Varian RGSC. Treatment methods include Varian HyperArc, advanced motion management packages, and SGRT based treatments, and an active stereotactic program. Icon Cancer Centres operate in a paperless environment utilising networked Aria oncology management and Eclipse treatment planning systems. We also have a range of modern software to aid in automation and efficiency including Mobius 3D, RadMachine, and AutoContour. LDR and HDR Brachytherapy programmes are also active in Melbourne.
A full suite of Physics QA equipment is also available on-site and our national Medical Physics team operates utilising online collaborative workspaces such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
The Salary and Professional Development package is under the Integrated Clinical Oncology Network Pty Ltd Victorian Medical Physicists Enterprise Agreement. If deemed suitable, a one-off relocation package may be available.
About You:
We seek a highly motivated individual a positive and enthusiastic attitude, ready to take on an integral role in the operational management of day-to-day physics activities as well as provide technical Medical Physics expertise across our network. You should have a demonstrated ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and contribute to the development and implementation of new technologies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently to achieve high scientific standards.
Essential Criteria:
- Eligible for listing on the ACPSEM register of qualified medical physics specialists in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics. Please note, accredited physicists from the UK, USA or Canada are encouraged to apply. Icon Group has an active program to facilitate overseas accredited physicists gaining entry to the ACPSEM register.
- Ability to perform routine physics tasks including but not limited to routine equipment quality assurance, patient specific quality assurance and treatment planning support.
- Proven ability to work independently to a high level of scientific achievement.
- Demonstrated high levels of communication and interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in managing the implementation of specialty equipment or programs.
- Capable of self-directed work and possessing excellent problem-solving skills.
- Evidence of contributing to/participating in in-house research, education, and development projects.
- Experience with stereotactic treatments on CyberKnife
- Experience in small field and stereotactic dosimetry
- Three or more clinical years experience as a qualified medical physicist in an advanced radiotherapy department
- Experience in leading teams and managing resources
About 5D Clinics:
5D Clinics Australia Pty Ltd is a new company formed with 5D Clinics (Perth) and Icon Group to bring cutting-edge Cyberknife Radiotherapy technology to the places needed most across Australia. The entity will serve to leverage each organisation’s strengths and expertise; ultimately providing the most efficient rollout and subsequent service to our new centres.
Together, Icon Group and 5D Clinics have formed a new company: 5D Clinics Australia Pty Ltd
Read more about 5D Clinics here: https://5dclinics.com.au/
About Icon:
Icon Group is Australia’s largest dedicated cancer care provider with a growing reach into New Zealand, Asia and UK. With over 3500 employees our Australian cancer services division is made up of 6 day oncology hospitals, 32 radiation oncology centres and 10 comprehensive centres offering, medical oncology, haematology and radiation oncology services under one roof. The group also encompasses chemotherapy compounding services and pharmacy.
Icon is dedicated to providing exceptional cancer care to communities across Australia. Given the size of Icon, we can provide extensive opportunities within an ideal environment to progress your career, access far reaching opportunities and be part of an innovative market leader at the forefront of cancer care.
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 2.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 5 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.
Extra benefits for YOU:
- Career-Enhancing Training: Access dedicated, industry-recognized training courses to boost your career.
- Competitive Remuneration & Professional Development: Enjoy a structured career pathway and competitive pay.
- Rewards & Recognition: Be part of a valued rewards program that acknowledges your hard work.
- Exclusive Discounts & Cashback: Save on hundreds of brands with our Ignite app.
- Flexible Work Arrangements where applicable: Benefit from flexible options, including hybrid work environments, compressed work weeks, and varying start-finish times.
- Novated Lease Options: Access convenient vehicle financing through our partner RemServ.
- Paid Parental Leave: Enjoy paid parental leave as a permanent employee.
- Wellness Support: Utilize resources and tools to balance your psychological and physical health.
- Global Opportunities: Explore exciting international opportunities as part of Icon’s expansion.
- Middleton Scholarship Program: Apply for our internal scholarship to support your professional development.
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5D Clinics & Icon celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.
5D Clinics & Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) including COVID-19. Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPD’s.or you to join us!