Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 5635
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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. 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 Department & Medical & Cancer Services Division
Medical & Cancer Services Division
The Medical and Cancer Services Division is one of six divisions within the Chief Operations Officer Directorate of Austin Health. The Division’s clinical services operate across all three Austin Health campuses and Grampians Health Services (GH) within the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRICC) and comprise a complex range of national, state-wide organisational wide and specialty clinical services.
Radiation Oncology Overview
Austin Health Radiation Oncology operates across two leading centres – the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre (Heidelberg) and the Ballarat Austin Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC) in partnership with Grampians Health.
The service delivers high-quality, multidisciplinary care with a strong focus on patient-centred outcomes, innovation, and research. Supported by a team of over 170 staff, both sites are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including MRI simulation and MR Linac capability, and continue to expand with significant investment in advanced treatment systems.
With a strong commitment to continuous improvement, research, and professional development, Austin Radiation Oncology is at the forefront of delivering contemporary, evidence-based cancer care across metropolitan and regional Victoria.
About the role
Operations Manager – Radiation Oncology
Austin Health is seeking an experienced and strategic Operations Manager to lead the Radiation Oncology service across multiple sites.
This senior leadership role is responsible for driving high-quality, patient-centred care while optimising service performance, treatment capacity, and key clinical outcomes. Reporting to the Directors of Radiation Oncology (ONJ & BAROC), you will oversee day-to-day operations and shape the strategic direction of the service in partnership with clinical and executive leaders.
You will play a pivotal role in delivering sustainable service improvements, including enhancing treatment timelines, increasing linear accelerator utilisation, and strengthening patient experience across the network.
Key responsibilities include:
Based at Heidelberg, this role requires regular cross-campus engagement to ensure consistent standards and integrated service delivery.
We are looking for a strategic, outcomes-focused leader with extensive experience in radiation oncology operations and a proven ability to lead complex change in a dynamic healthcare environment.
A regular day will see you:
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.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:
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:
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Cherie Cheshire, Divisional Director Medical and Cancer Services at [email protected].
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Sunday 2 August 2026