Radiation Therapist (Grade 1-2), Gippsland Radiation Oncology

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. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• Multiple fixed term parental leave positions for Grade 1/2 Radiation Therapists
  • 1 x 4-month position
  • 1 x 6-month position
  • 1 x 9-month position
  • 1 x 12-month position
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Radiation Therapist, Grade 1/2 (AE4 - ON16) + regional allowance 
• Located at Gippsland Radiation Oncology (GRO) - Latrobe Regional Health (LRH)
• 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 (ARO) 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 Health 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.

At Gippsland Radiation Oncology, you will enjoy the opportunity to work with some of the latest technology, including Varian Truebeam Linacs, AlignRT,  full suite of Varian software including ARIA patient management and Eclipse planning systems. 

We treat a wide variety of cases including an active SABR workload. Here at GRO the team have a strong culture of including all team members and encourage staff to become invoved in project and research initiatives.

The Role

A range of contracts for Grade 1/2 Radiation Therapist positions are on offer at Gippsland Radiation Oncology (GRO). The positions are responsible for performing routine radiation treatment planning and treatment delivery.  Salary commensurate with experience within the Grade 1/2 level.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• General skills and knowledge base in radiation therapy practice commensurate with entry-level qualifications at degree or master's 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

Staff Benefits

• 10% regional allowance
• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Free parking

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

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Debbie Bellingham, Radiation Therapy Manager on (03) 5173 8897.

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Friday 26th December 2025.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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