Radiation Therapist (Grade 1) 1

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory, to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Multiple Positions available up to 12 months
• Radiation Therapist, Grade 1-2 (AE3 – ON16)
  • Graduate positions supported
• Alfred location (Prahran)
• Great staff benefits!

DEPARTMENT

Alfred Health Radiation Oncology (AHRO) is a unit of a comprehensive cancer service, with sites located at The Alfred - Melbourne and Gippsland Radiation Oncology (GRO) at Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) - Traralgon. The service provides the full range of general radiation oncology and radiation therapy services in addition to some specialised services with both state and national significance.

POSITION SUMMARY

Grade 1 (or 2) Radiation Therapist,  responsible for performing routine radiation treatment planning and treatment delivery.  Salary commensurate with experience within the Grade 1 (or 2) level. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiations or equivalent
• National Registration with AHPRA to practice as a Medical Radiation Practitioner (Radiation Therapist)
• General skills and knowledge base in radiation therapy practice commensurate with entry level qualifications at degree or masters level.
• Ability to manage allocated workload efficiently and effectively and within acceptable timeframes, at times with some senior assistance for more complex planning, treatment or problem solving situations relative to experience.
• Awareness of quality and safety issues.
• Engagement with continuing professional development.
• Interpersonal and communication skills enabling effective participation in a team and multidisciplinary environment.

STAFF BENEFITS

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite child care services, a payroll deductible expense
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance

Application Process

All applicants should submit:

• a cover letter
• a Curriculum Vitae including
  • 2 clinical referees; each referee should be contactable and able to reply via email.  Both email addresses and phone numbers are sought
  • AHPRA registration
  • Victorian Department of Health Radiation Use Licence

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Phil Jones on (03) 9076 3*** 

Applications close at 11 pm Sunday, 31st March, 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In compliance with the Victorian Chief Health Officer's Mandatory Vaccination Directions, all Alfred health employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 with TGA approved vaccine and must have evidence of their vaccination status. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au