Head of Unit

**Employment Status**

Permanent Full Time

**Program**

Medicine, Specialist Medicine & Emergency Medicine

**Location**

Andrew Love Cancer Centre

**Salary**

$0.00

**Hours Per Fortnight**

76

**Position Summary**
- Excellent opportunity to lead a team of dedicated Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Therapists and Physicists
- Join a service committed to the provision of outstanding care to our Community
- Be part of a dedicated Cancer Services Leadership team
- Enjoy a role where you will become an active part of an integrated health care team with strong leadership and embracing change

**About the facility**

Barwon Health is the major regional health provider for the Barwon South Western Region. It is Victoria's largest regional health service and one of the busiest hospital's in the State. We serve a population of over 500,000 through the efforts of over 8,000 staff and more than 1,200 volunteers. We provide care at all stages of life and circumstances through a wide range of services from emergency and acute to mental health, primary care, community services, aged care and subacute/rehabilitation. Care is provided to the community through over 28 key locations throughout the region.

**About the Andrew Love Cancer Centre (ALCC)**

The ALCC is a comprehensive cancer centre that has provided expert care to those affected by cancer in Geelong and Barwon South West of Victoria, in a supportive and caring environment since 1992.

Our service gives adults living in the region access to world class cancer treatment. Based in Geelong, we have state of the art facilities, equipment and highly skilled health professionals who provide personalised, patient centered and effective care. Chemotherapy, haematology and radiotherapy services are provided at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre

The radiotherapy service at Barwon Health is one of four public radiotherapy service providers in Victoria. The service uses Varian planning software and has three True beam linacs with a dedicated planning CT and superficial radiotherapy unit. As a public radiotherapy provider the service works collaboratively with the other public radiotherapy centres to deliver personalised treatment for patients of Geelong and the Southwest region.

**About the role**

Barwon Health is seeking a senior radiation oncologist to provide leadership and ensure safe, high quality, patient focused care. The Head of Unit - Radiation Oncology will oversee the development of the Radiation Therapy Service at Barwon Health, so that it continues to meet the needs of our Community. For further detail relating to specific duties, please refer to the attached position description.

Our staff thrive in a challenging environment, get enjoyment from being part of a highly recognised and skilled team and truly believe they have the opportunities to be their best. Most importantly our dedicated staff live the Barwon Health way with our values under pinning all that we do.

**About the culture**

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality service. Barwon Health provides a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and education in our specialist areas.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee wellness facility
- Salary packaging
- Social club
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

**About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA**

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djillong, Geelong is thought to mean ‘land’ or ‘cliffs’.
- Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
- High standard of schooling options throughout the area
- A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
- Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries

To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

**_ This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy._**

**Selection Criteria**

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