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.
- Multiple permanent positions
- Full time (76hrs per f/n)
- Radiation Therapist Grade 1-2 (AE4 - ON16) offering a generous Sign-on Bonus of $12,000* and 10% 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 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
Grade 1 and 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
- Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
- Access to health and wellbeing incentives
- 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.
*Sign-on bonus is subject to terms and conditions. For more information, please enquire via details below.
For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Debbie Bellingham- Radiation Therapy Manager on (03) 5173 8897.
Applications will be reviewed as received, suitable candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview. Applications for this role will close once all available positions have been filled.
Applications close 11pm AEDT, Thursday 19th December 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