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.
- Full-time at 76 hours per fortnight
- 12-Month fixed term contract until Jan 2026
- Regional allowance
- Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 or 3 (IN29, IN30)
Alfred Health Radiation Oncology (AHRO)
Alfred Health Radiation Oncology (AHRO), a unit of Alfred Cancer, provides a full range of general radiation oncology and radiation therapy services in addition to some specialized services with both state and national significance. Services include external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy and superficial modalities. The department is equipped with modern linear accelerators with surface guided imaging, stereotactic capabilities and the ability to deliver VMAT, DIBH, EEBH and IGRT techniques. AHRO has sites located at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne (Alfred Radiation Oncology – ARO) and at Latrobe Regional Health, Traralgon (Gippsland Radiation Oncology – GRO).
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, we have 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 involved in project and research initiatives.
Position Summary
The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) works closely with the multidisciplinary Radiation Oncology team to provide a flexible and responsive service that works to meet each patient’s needs. The position is responsible for but not limited to administrative and clinical support functions, which assist with patient management and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team. This role provides support to the broader multidisciplinary team including the Radiation Therapists, Medical Physics, Administration, Nursing and the Booking Coordinator role at GRO with clinical and program related activities.
Please refer to the position description for key duties and responsibilities
Qualifications and Experience Required
Essential
Allied Health Grade 2 or 3 – minimum requirement of Certificate III (Allied Health Assistant).
Current and satisfactory Police Check
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health care setting would be considered relevant as would qualifications in medical radiation sciences, biomedical sciences, laboratory sciences or similar.
Staff Benefits
- 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 and a Curriculum Vitae including only 2 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 (03) 5173 8897
Applications close at 11pm on Wednesday the 18th of 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 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
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