$128,169 – $137,918 | Permanent Full-Time | Based in Brisbane, QLD | HP4 Classification

Queensland Health is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Health and Medical Physicist to join our Health Protection and Regulation Branch. In this role, you'll help protect Queenslanders by enforcing radiation safety laws, providing expert scientific advice, and conducting field measurements across a range of industries and environments—from hospitals to mines to research facilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Regulate radiation safety across Queensland by conducting audits, inspections, and investigations under the Radiation Safety Act 1999

• Provide expert advice on complex health and medical physics issues, including risk assessments and intervention planning

• Measure and interpret radiation exposures, both ionising and non-ionising, across a wide variety of locations and sectors

• Develop policies, reports, and presentations to support state-wide radiation protection initiatives

• Participate in an on-call roster for urgent matters, and make delegated decisions regarding compliance and enforcement

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A tertiary qualification in physics or an applied science (postgraduate qualifications are a strong advantage)

• A current C Class Driver’s Licence

• Experience in at least three of the following areas:

  • Postgraduate qualifications in radiation physics (e.g. MSc, PhD)

  • Work as a radiation physicist or in a radiation-related science field

  • Communicating scientific advice to a range of audiences

  • Experience in a regulatory compliance environment

  • Affiliation with a radiation-related professional organisation

Why Join Us?

Work with a team of passionate professionals committed to public safety, scientific excellence, and professional development. Enjoy benefits including:

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

• 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading

• Access to confidential wellbeing and support programs for you and your immediate family

• Flexible leave options including cultural, domestic violence, study, and reproductive health leave

Career and Learning

• Clear pathways across more than 300 career types within Queensland Health

• Support for external development and access to internal training

• Hands-on experience across a range of complex and rewarding projects

Equity and Inclusion

We are proud to support equity, diversity, and cultural safety in the workplace. If you need flexibility or adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact the hiring manager. Support needs will not impact hiring decisions.

Key Details

• Location: Brisbane Inner City (Herston)

• Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

• Classification: HP4

• Reference: QLD/QPHASS640497

• Salary Range: $128,169 – $137,918 plus super

• Closing Date: 17 June 2025

• Contact: Stephen Carter – (07) 3328 9202

Apply Now

For more information or to apply, visit the official job listing or contact the hiring team directly.