Senior Radiation Therapist
Qualities you will have include flexibility, commitment to patient and staff welfare and a dedication to teamwork and communication. You will join a team that focuses on delivering excellence in patient care, utilising state of the art radiation therapy and evidence based practice.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Radiation Therapist Level 4 Grade 1
Remuneration: $2,594.87 - $2,680.57 per week
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ585083
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital
What you'll be doing
The Senior Radiation Therapist will assume a leadership role, supervising daily operations within a specific area of radiation therapy, ensuring comprehensive management of imaging, planning, and treatment processes in accordance with departmental and NSLHD policies. This involves both performing and overseeing others in the efficient simulation, planning, and delivery of patient treatments using ionizing radiation, while maintaining high technical standards and adhering to radiation and occupational health and safety protocols.
The position requires in-depth knowledge of radiation therapy processes, software solutions, and emerging technologies, alongside exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills. The position also requires a commitment to ongoing professional development, active participation in quality improvement, and contribution to supporting research activities or clinical trials.
The Senior Radiation Therapist plays a vital role in integrating information technology systems with clinical care in the Radiation Therapy department. This involves supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care through the effective use and maintenance of radiation therapy software and platforms. Responsibilities include aiding in the implementation, training, support, and continuous optimization of these systems, with a strong emphasis on clinical workflow and patient-centered care.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Graduate of a course in Medical Radiation Science - Radiation Therapy, accredited by the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT); and eligible for licensure by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and eligible for registration by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrate the ability to lead a team and manage a treatment unit or other area of radiation therapy using effective communication, interpersonal, organisational and project management skills.
- Demonstrate commitment and active involvement in one's own continuing professional development.
- Active involvement, support for and leadership in quality improvement and research activities.
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For role related queries or questions contact Brian Porter on Brian.Porter@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have
Applications Close: 3 July 2025
