Principal Medical Physicist

• Lead advancements in a world-class Radiation Oncology Department.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and mentor future Medical Physicists.
• Enjoy a vibrant city lifestyle in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland New Zealand.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Principal Medical Physicist to join Te Pūriri o Te Ora – Auckland’s Regional Cancer and Blood Service, home to the largest single-site Radiation Oncology Department in Australasia. This role offers the chance to contribute to innovative radiation therapy advancements while shaping the future of cancer care in New Zealand.

In this role, you will work with state-of-the-art equipment, including six LINACs, C-RAD SGRT systems, two Dual Energy CT scanners, RaySearch Treatment Planning, and advanced quality assurance platforms. You will also play a key role in training and mentoring Medical Physics Registrars within our accredited training centre. The successful applicant will lead and manage our dosimetry and QA programme, including the upcoming acceptance and commissioning of two new TrueBeam linacs.

You will have access to continuing professional development to support your ongoing growth, including attendance at international courses and conferences.

To learn more, please refer to the position description - Principal Physicist - Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

To be considered for this position, you will be a qualified medical physicist (ACPSEM Certified ROMP or equivalent) with 8+ years of relevant experience post-qualification. However, applications from physicists with less experience will also be considered.

For further information or an informal chat, please contact Laura Ciurlionis, Radiation Oncology Medical Physics Head, at +64 (0) 21539154 or lciurlionis@adhb.govt.nz.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s National Health Service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why You Will Enjoy Working Here

Auckland City boasts world-class shopping, restaurants, 5-star accommodation, wine bars and night clubs, art galleries and cafes. The surrounding Auckland region features vineyards, stunning beaches, pristine rainforest, wildlife encounters, island adventures and endless water activities

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Jade Cowley, recruitment Consultant at jadec@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.

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