Work Type: Casual
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 3526
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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 the Radiation Oncology Department
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 person-centred evidence-based practice. The department is located at the Austin Health Heidelberg Campus, from the Emergency Department through to bed-based services and ongoing ambulatory 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.
About the role
Applications are invited to apply for multiple Casual 2 Radiation Therapist opportunities at the Olivia Newton John Cancer, Wellness and Research Centre, where 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.
You’ll join a friendly and supportive team who genuinely enjoy their work and the contribution they make.
A regular day will see you:
About you
You will be someone who has excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to you work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
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.
Previous learners who’ve spend clinical time at the ONJ centre are invited to apply.
You’ll further have, or 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. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Eddy Zupan, RT Site Manager, [email protected]
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Tuesday 16 September 2025