Ramsay Health Care is Australia’s largest private hospital operator, committed to delivering safe, high quality care across our national network. We are seeking an experienced National Radiation Safety Manager (RSM) to lead and oversee radiation safety governance across all Ramsay facilities that utilise ionising and non ionising radiation.

 

In this pivotal role, you will work closely with facility based Radiation Safety Officers RSOs, clinical leaders, and the National Safety Team to ensure robust radiation safety practices that meet legislative, regulatory, and Ramsay Safety Management System requirements.

 

 

The National Radiation Safety Manager will provide specialist leadership, oversight, and strategic guidance for radiation safety across

Ramsay Health Care.

 

 

 

• Oversee national compliance with radiation legislation and relevant licensing, registration, and monitoring obligations, in accordance with Ramsay’s Radiation Safety Standard and the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC)

• Maintain and support the implementation of radiation safety policies, procedures, and working rules across all Ramsay facilities

• Lead national coordination of radiation risk management, including safe use, storage, transport, and disposal of radiation emitting equipment and materials

• Manage Location Specific Practice Numbers (LSPN) for Ramsay hospitals

• Coordinate Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation (DIAS) for Ramsay hospitals.

 

 

• Provide specialist advice to executives, facility leaders, and clinical teams regarding radiation hazards, exposure controls, radiation PPE, signage, and safe operating practices

• Support and advise facility based RSOs and collaborate with Radiation & Laser Safety Committees across the organisation.

 

 

• Drive national education strategies by ensuring appropriate training and competency programs for all relevant workforce groups (e.g., Radiographers, Theatre, Cardiac Scientists, Nurses) as per RHC learning frameworks requirements

• Ensure ongoing instruction of workers in radiation protection, monitoring, and exposure minimisation.

 

 

• Oversee national radiation monitoring programs, including personal dosimetry, equipment compliance checks, and safety audits

• Provide expert guidance in radiation related incident investigations and support root cause analysis in accordance with Ramsay’s Safety Management System.

 

 

You will be a subject matter expert in radiation safety with the ability to influence and guide clinical and operational teams at all levels. You will bring:

 

• Tertiary qualifications in physics, nuclear science, radiation protection, health science, or a related discipline. Radiation Safety officer as a minimum

• Demonstrated experience in radiation safety or regulatory oversight

• High level knowledge of radiation legislation, codes of practice, and healthcare applications

• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and training capability

• Ability to lead across a complex national organisation.

 

 

At Ramsay, you’ll join a supportive and collaborative national safety community committed to continuous improvement and excellence in health care.

 

 

• Opportunities for professional development and exposure across diverse clinical settings

• A values driven organisation focused on people, safety, and innovation

• Flexible working arrangements and a national impact in a specialist role.

 

 

Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

We believe in a bright future for our company and for every one of our employees – our wellbeing initiatives and learning and development programs have seen us grow as an industry leader and sought after employer.

 

 

• A National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months may be asked of you

 

 

All applications must be lodged online. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

 

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com