Senior Medical Physicist – Icon Group, Sydney NSW
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Exciting opportunity to work on advanced delivery systems including CyberKnife and Gamma Knife.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist to join Icon Group based in Sydney, New South Wales. This role will provide essential support to our radiotherapy practices ensuring the highest standards of patient care. You 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 Sydney, this position will also play a pivotal role in establishing Australia’s first comprehensive stereotactic Centre of Excellence at Macquarie University Health (Australian first stereotactic centre of excellence to launch at Macquarie University Health). The Icon and MUH service will become the only centre in Australia to house all three leading precision-radiation technologies in one location: Gamma Knife, CyberKnife, and a linear accelerator.
Icon Group currently has six Icon Cancer Centres in New South Wales and one in the Australian Capital Territory. The equipment available at these 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, 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.
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 NSW ACT and QLD Medical Physicists Enterprise Agreement. If deemed suitable, a one-off relocation package may be available.
About You:
We seek a highly motivated individual with 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.
- Capable of self-directed work and possessing excellent problem-solving skills.
- Evidence of contributing to/participating in in-house research, education, and development projects.
- Three or more clinical years’ experience as a qualified medical physicist in an advanced radiotherapy department
- Experience with stereotactic treatments on CyberKnife and/or Gamma Knife
- Experience in small field and stereotactic dosimetry
- Experience in leading teams and managing resources
5D Clinics operates Australia’s first dedicated private Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) clinic, located in Claremont, Western Australia. For several years, this was the only private SRS centre of its kind in the country, delivering a six‑star patient experience using CyberKnife® technology.
With the addition of the new Melbourne (Cremorne) site, 5D Clinics now extends its leadership and expertise across multiple locations. Drawing on its established clinical, operational and commissioning experience, 5D Clinics provides specialist services in the implementation, planning and operation of CyberKnife® systems nationwide.
Icon Group
Icon Group is Australia's largest integrated provider of cancer care with a growing reach in New Zealand, Asia and the United Kingdom.
Icon is built on a strong but simple mission - to deliver the best care possible to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible. The group brings together all aspects of quality cancer care including medical oncology, haematology, radiation oncology, research, theranostics, pharmacy and compounding to deliver a truly integrated, end-to-end seamless service for cancer patients. With more than 3700 team members, a network of more than 350 doctors, over 55 cancer centres, six compounding facilities and operational support of 70 plus pharmacies, Icon is delivering world-leading care and helping address the global cancer burden.
For more information visit http://www.icongroup.global and follow Icon Group on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/icon-group
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.
If you are highly enthusiastic, quick to adapt in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about healthcare, we want to hear from you. In return we offer a friendly, flexible and dynamic work environment and the opportunity to work for a growing and innovative market leader.
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.
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.
For more information, please contact Nick Collett, Regional Medical Physics Manager (NSW/ACT) [email protected]
Applications close: 10/4/26