Deputy Senior Radiation Therapist, Grade 3

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.

• Permanent position
• Part Time at 38 hrs per f/n
• Grade 3 Radiation Therapist (ON55-ON58)
• Location: Gippsland Radiation Oncology (GRO) - Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH)
• Offering a generous Sign-on Bonus of $12,000* 
• Great Staff Benefits!

The 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 Health (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.

Location Summary

The Latrobe Regional Hospital  is located in the only regional city in eastern Victoria. Latrobe City consists of many small townships and the main towns of Moe, Morwell and Traralgon.

Gippsland Radiation Oncology is situated at the Latrobe Regional Health site in Traralgon, Latrobe Valley.

Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices Gippsland has to offer being close to native bush walks, beaches, lakes and the snow fields. Diverse lifestyle options include urban living, rural townships, farming, bush settings, and well-supported commercial and business communities, with great schools and hospitals in a connected and diverse community.

Position Summary 

Deputy Senior Radiation Therapist Grade 3 position located at Gippsland Radiation Oncology, responsible for performing radiation therapy treatment planning and treatment delivery tasks and activities which may often be in the complex range of techniques and problem solving. Salary commensurate with experience within the Grade 3 level. The incumbent should have extensive skills and knowledge base in radiation therapy practice, experience in team leadership and well developed communication skills.

Qualification and Experience Required

• Extensive skills and knowledge base in radiation therapy practice commensurate with experience at this level.
• Ability to manage allocated personal workload efficiently and effectively and to a high quality.
• Developing experience in small team leadership.
• Demonstrated application of quality and safety issues, principles and practice.
• Engagement with continuing professional development.
• Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and communication skills enabling effective participation in a team and multidisciplinary environment.

Staff Benefits

• 10% Regional Allowance 
• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance

Application Process

All applicants should submit:

• a cover letter
• a Curriculum Vitae including only 2 clinical referees; each referee should be contactable and able to reply via email. Both email addresses and phone numbers are sought.
   

For more information, please contact Debbie Bellingham on (03) 5173 8897

Applications close at 11pm on Tuesday, 18th June 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 accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au