Radiation Therapist Level 2 - Illawarra Cancer Care Centre

🔍 Wollongong, Illawarra Cancer Care Centre (ICCC) | Illawarra

📁: Radiation Therapist

💼: Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

📅   : REQ598803 Requisition #

Elevate your career with ISLHD, where patient-centred care meets innovation in a supportive, cutting-edge environment.

We have Permanent and Temporary Full Time and Part Time vacancies available.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

As a Radiation Therapist, you will be responsible for performing simulations, designing and optimising high-quality treatment plans, and ensuring accurate delivery of Radiation Therapy based on the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription.

You will provide patient-centred care, educate patients throughout their treatment journey, and maintain detailed and accurate records. Additionally, you will contribute to quality improvement initiatives, participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, and uphold the highest standards of radiation safety for patients, staff, and visitors.

The successful candidate will be dynamic, innovative, and enthusiastic, with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. You will be committed to continuous learning and professional development, thriving in a supportive and collaborative environment. With strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, you will be proficient at mentoring and guiding colleagues while contributing to the advancement of the department. You will take a proactive approach to problem-solving and have a dedication to ensuring the best outcomes for patients.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information!

- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

- Current AHPRA Registration as Radiation Therapist

- Radiation Control Licence (NSW EPA)

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Anthony Arnold on Anthony.Arnold@health.nsw.gov.au