Medical Physicist
Employer: Sieverts Radiation Protection Consultancy
Location: Remote / work from home, with travel within Queensland and interstate
Type: Full-time | Minimum 2-year term contract

• Remote working environment with regular client travel

• Opportunity to build responsibility and work toward independent practice

• Broad mix of technical work across testing, shielding, audits, advisory and dosimetry

• Suitable for a physicist with a Bachelor of Science (Medical Physics) or equivalent and a current QLD Radiation Use Licence

About the Opportunity

Sieverts Radiation Protection Consultancy is seeking a Medical Physicist to join its team in a remote, client-facing role servicing radiation safety and compliance needs across diagnostic imaging environments.

This position is suited to someone who is looking to further develop their technical capability and work toward increasingly independent practice. The successful applicant will build knowledge of legislation and industry practice while contributing to high-quality client outcomes across performance testing, shielding design, radiation safety officer functions, audits, advisory work, patient dosimetry, and associated reporting.

The role is full-time and requires regular travel, with flexibility in scheduling to meet client needs. You will work from home and travel to client sites as required.

About You

To be considered for this role, applicants should demonstrate the following:

• Bachelor of Science (Medical Physics) degree or equivalent, with a suitable GPA

• Availability for a minimum 2-year contract term

• Current QLD Radiation Use Licence

• Access to reliable transport, preferably your own vehicle

• Full Class C open driver licence

• Reliable internet and phone access to support remote work requirements

• Proven capability with online applications and Microsoft Office, especially Excel

• Exposure to CRM systems and Metlab or similar platforms

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

• Initiative, confidence, integrity, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment

• A conscientious, organised and efficient approach to work

• A positive attitude and willingness to contribute as part of a team

Duties and Responsibilities

The role will involve working toward independent delivery of the following services and responsibilities:

• Performance testing of x-ray modalities and x-ray premises

• Shielding design calculations and reporting for various x-ray modalities

• Radiation Safety Officer functions, including audits and advisory services

• Radiation safety advisory work

• Patient dosimetry calculations and reporting

• Adherence to internal reporting processes under the direction of trainer physicists and managers

• Proper record keeping in the Sieverts CRM in line with company requirements

• Other miscellaneous technical projects and work as required

Hours, Availability and Travel

This role requires regular travel and a high level of flexibility. Appointment schedules may change at short notice depending on client bookings and cancellations, so the successful applicant will need to manage their calendar carefully.

You will also be responsible for ensuring you have the relevant testing equipment for each scheduled appointment and for taking the initiative to coordinate access to equipment when needed.

This is a remote working position. Travel within Queensland and interstate will be required as part of the role.

Licensing and Accreditation

The successful applicant will be expected to work toward full licensing and accreditation within timeframes advised by the company and agreed as reasonable by both parties. This includes:

• Maintaining an existing QLD Radiation Use Licence

• Obtaining Radiation Use Licences in two additional states within 9–12 months of commencing

• Obtaining relevant Radiation Safety Officer certifications as advised

• Applying for QLD accreditation as advised

• Applying for accreditation in two states, including QLD, as advised

About Us

Sieverts describes itself as a growing radiation safety consultancy and states that it is nationally accredited to perform shielding design and issue certificates of compliance for a range of imaging modalities. Its careers page also notes that it is looking for experienced and motivated people committed to delivering high standards of service and contributing to a friendly team environment and company culture.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Sieverts careers page and refer to the job description and contact details provided by the employer. The Sieverts careers page also lists admin@sieverts.com.au as a contact point for resumes.

Application closing date: Not specified

Link to advert: https://sieverts.com.au/careers/