Radiation Therapist G1 or G2

• Casual Grade 1 or 2 Radiation Therapist Positions

• Olivia Newton John Cancer, Wellness and Research Centre.

• Hourly rate up to $50.24hr. (depending on classification) + 25% loading + Super

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and

research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly

engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy

and fulfilled lives.

About Radiation Oncology:

Austin Health operates 2 Radiotherapy Centres.  Our Metropolitan site is located at the Olivia Newton John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre (ONJ Centre) in Heidelberg.  Our regional site, Ballarat Austin Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC) is located within the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRICC).  Both sites provide comprehensive cancer services coupled to Wellness Centres, ensuring patients and their carers benefit from this holistic approach to patient centred care.

At the Olivia Newton John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre (ONJ Centre), within Austin Health our patients experience world-leading cancer care, complemented by a comprehensive suite of wellness programs to support our patients in body, mind and spirit.  The ONJ Centre is a comprehensive cancer centre encompassing Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, ONJ Research Institute, cancer and palliative care wards and a unique Wellness Centre.  The Radiation Oncology department operates 3 Elekta Linacs with XVI and Brainlab ExacTrac imaging, 3D & 4D Cone Beam CT (IFI), ABC breath hold and HexaPOD 6DOF couch.  Treatment planning is supported by the Elekta Monaco RTPS with MOSAIQ patient management software. We provide comprehensive Superficial X-ray, Stereotactic and Brachytherapy programs. We are committed to providing a service that embraces new technology, new techniques and new ways of treating each patient so that the best outcome can be achieved. We are currently installing an Elekta Unity MR Linac and 1.5T Philips Ingenia Ambition MRI for RT Simulation supporting a full MRI workflow for radiotherapy patients state-wide. 

The Radiation Oncology department is committed to promoting the highest levels of care for our patients. In realising this goal, the department will lead and excel in research, teaching and the use of personcentred evidence-based practice. The department provides services on all three campuses of Austin Health, from the Emergency Department through to bed-based services and ongoing ambulatory care.

About the role:

As a Radiation Therapists at Austin Health, you will work collaboratively with a supportive team of professionals, who are passionate about providing best practice care for patients. You’ll enjoy our continuing education and quality improvement strategy, which is developed through leadership forums and committees.

Applicants will demonstrate excellent technical, interpersonal and team skills as well as demonstrated communication skills, the ability to co-ordinate and document and deliver excellent patient care.  The successful applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and also be embracing of change and innovation.  The successful candidate will be working within a dynamic team providing essential radiation therapy services to our patients in context to Austin Health Values. 

As a new member of the team, your clinical experience and expertise will allow you to successfully integrate into the existing team.  Your demonstrated skills and expertise in RT planning on the Elekta Monaco platform and or treatment delivery on Elekta linacs will have you well placed to succeed in these roles.

A regular day will see you:

• Assess and treat patients, liaising as appropriate with family members and caregivers to

promote patient care

• Facilitate a coordinated approach to total patient management by working with other team

members where required

• Appropriately document patient management and provide information to relevant parties

• Participate in continuing education activities, eg. Austin Health programs

You’ll join a friendly and supportive team who genuinely enjoys their work and the contribution they

make.

About you:

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to

excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in

developing your skillset.

The successful applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and also be embracing of change and innovation.  The successful candidate will be working within a dynamic team providing essential radiation therapy services to our patients in context to Austin Health Values. 

As a new member of the team, your clinical experience and expertise will allow you to successfully integrate into the existing team.  Your demonstrated skills and expertise in RT planning on the Elekta Monaco platform and or treatment delivery on Elekta linacs will have you well placed to succeed in these roles.

You’ll further have:

• A Radiation Therapist qualification and current AHPRA registration

• The ability to provide treatment for a wide variety of clinical conditions

• The desire to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Flexibility to work varying shifts

Our benefits:

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work

every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging

• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness

memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program

• Mentoring and career development opportunities

• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for

Cyclists

Inclusion at Austin:

We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and

abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal or Torres

Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age.

Work with us

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application as interviews may

commence prior to the closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National

Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. If you require any reasonable

adjustments to the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to the hiring manager.

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Click here (Grade 1) or here (Grade 2) to view the position description for further details.

Application closing date:  24 December 2024.