Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Radiation Therapist Level 5

Remuneration: $157, $169,781.24 per annum plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 35

Requisition ID: REQ613592

Application Close: 9 November 2025

REQ Deputy Chief Radiation Therapist

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Deputy Chief Therapist (DCRT) will assist the Chief Radiation Therapist in providing high-level leadership and effective management of the radiation therapy staff and clinical service of the Radiation Oncology Department.

The DCRT will work in all areas of Radiotherapy treatment planning and delivery to ensure patients treatments are undertaken in an accurate and caring manner as well as provide a first-class Radiation Therapy service in an efficient, effective and safe manner.

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

• Degree in Medical Radiation Science – Radiation Therapy, Currently Registered as a Radiation Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and hold a current Radiation Licence with the Department of Environment and Climate Control (DECC) NSW.
• Highly developed communication skills with a strong focus on team development.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, proven troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including the capacity to promote initiative within a group, being self-motivated and self-directed to supervise, educate, train, and objectively assess staff in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of radiotherapy planning and treatment techniques and principles, latest innovations in planning and treatment techniques and promoting new developments in radiation therapy.
• Demonstrated understanding of the importance of Quality Assurance and accurate documentation in Radiotherapy practice
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a senior Member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated organisational and prioritising skills so that timelines and deadlines are achievable.

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions, please contact Darren Martin via email at

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment- and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support(SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.