AddressGrade 2 (or Grade 1) Radiation Therapist
- 1 x Full time, Permanent Grade 2 (or 1) RT & 1 x Fixed-term (Maternity Leave Cover) Grade 1 position available
- Ballarat location, 9 day fortnight
- $67000 - $101000 base + 10% regional allowance + salary packaging + super
- 5 weeks Annual leave, and professional development opportunities.
An exciting opportunity awaits you!!
Austin health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across our metroplotoan and regional campuses. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About BAROC:
Ballarat Austin Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC) is located within the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRICC) and is operated by Austin Health. Ballarat is a vibrant regional hub offering easy access to Melbourne, surf coast shire beaches and the greater Grampians region. With a growing population, low cost of living, outstanding schools and a vibrant community, Ballarat is an enviable location for your next career move. Our facilities include:
- 2 x Varian Trilogy Linear accelerators, with online image guidance, 6DoF robotic couch, Respiratory Gating, DIBH and VMAT treatment delivery(Capital replacement in progress, with new Linacs expected for installation in 2024). Dedicated SABR treatment program utilising DCAT treatment delivery.
- Siemens definition AS 64 CT suite & Elekta planning system.
- Electronic medical record (EMR) using ARIA 15 Oncology Information System.
- Integration with a range of affiliated services including Medical Oncology, Clinical Trials, and a Wellness centre offering a broad range of support programs to promote our patient’s health in mind, body and spirit.
- Remote SXRT service based in Stawell, (local unit installation in 2023, currently being commissioned for clinical use).
- Strong collaboration with our metropolitan site in Heidelberg, enabling cross-campus support, communication and knowledge sharing.
About the role:
This position offers an opportunity to join a dynamic team environment and provide high-quality radiation therapy planning and treatment to a growing service and region. Your responsibilities will include:
- Exercise independent professional judgement in achieving optimal solutions for planning and treatment tasks, problem-solving and personal organisation (time management).
- Demonstrate excellent teamwork abilities, working with the multidisciplinary team towards department goals.
- Actively contribute to the development of new procedures, embrace new technology, and innovate to promote safe, efficient, and modern service delivery.
- Demonstrate experience and understanding of the need for continuation of both personal and professional development that leads to the improvement of services and continuum of care for all clients.
- Follow established radiation safety practices.
- Current AHPRA Radiation Therapist registration and Victorian use licence.
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:
- Excellent Salary remuneration package with base wage ranging between $69206 (AE4) - $101691(ON16) per the Radiation Therapists Agreement 2022 + 10% regional allowance, 10.5% superannuation and leave loading.
- Salary packaging options for up to $9009.96 each financial year + an additional $2649.98 for meals and entertainment.
- Relocation assistance to be considered upon request.
- Eligible new graduates to commence at Gd 1 Year 2 accelerating the pathway to Gd 2.
- 5 weeks Annual leave plus access to professional development leave, study leave, paid parental leave, and flexible working arrangements.
- Work a 9-day fortnight
- Proactive RT career progression structure, including portfolio-based streams covering Education, Research, Clinical Systems, Risk and Safety, and Quality Improvement.
- Generous support is provided for professional development opportunities to encourage staff growth and engagement. Regular development reviews throughout the year to ensure personal and team goals are achieved.
- Supportive coaching, mentoring, and credentialing programs are offered by senior staff to guide you with your professional development.
- Quality Improvement (QI) training and comprehensive in-house support and assistance are provided for locally-based QI, research and education projects.
- Staff benefits include wellness and discount programs inclusive of access to free confidential counselling and coaching covering a range of areas including financial, legal aid and well-being support.
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.
Your application:
If you meet the above criteria and are excited at the opportunity to join our team, where you will be encouraged and supported to explore your career path, whilst providing a valuable service to our broader community, please apply following the below guidelines.
Applicants should submit:
- A cover letter
- Statement addressing key selection criteria, and
- Curriculum vitae including two clinical referees
- AHPRA registration certificate
- COVID Vaccination certificate
- Victorian Radiation Use licence
Please refer to the attached Grade 2 or 1 Radiation Therapist position descriptions for all criteria relevant to this position. The selection process will be determined by application review and invitation to interview to discuss your application.
Any enquiries on this opportunity should be addressed to;
Mr. Chris Hoyne, Acting Radiation Therapy Site Manager – BAROC.
(03) 5320 8***
***********@gh.org.au
