Associate Lecturer in Radiation Therapy

Base Salary: Level A $78,905 to $107,080 plus 17% superannuation

Position: Full Time Continuing

Location: Callaghan Campus, Newcastle, NSW

The position

As an Associate Lecturer in Radiation Therapy (Teaching and Research or Teaching Intensive), you will provide high quality academic education in the area of Radiation Therapy and engage in interdisciplinary team teaching for the areas of Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine and other Health Science Programs.

You will be committed to undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) and will develop a research profile through collaborations within the discipline, multidisciplinary teams and with our clinical and industry partners. As an Associate Lecturer, you will contribute to growing the professional profile of the Radiation Therapy discipline at the University at a local, national and global level.

This position has the flexibility to be a balanced teaching and research role or teaching intensive dependent on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a graduate academic qualification in Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy).
• Currently hold, or be eligible for, unrestricted AHPRA Registration as a Medical Radiation Practitioner (Radiation Therapy).
• Be committed to undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) in a relevant field to Radiation Therapy.
• Have significant current clinical experience (5 years +) working as a clinical Radiation Therapist.
• Demonstrate highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a team and with people of diverse backgrounds in an effective, cooperative, collegial, and mutually respectful manner.
• Be able to contribute at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, taking responsibility for the preparation and delivery of course modules and coordinating one or more courses, including collaboration in curriculum design and delivery where appropriate.
• Have a sound understanding of contemporary professional and educational issues in Medical Radiation Science (MRS) and the broader health domains.
• Demonstrate capability/experience and effectiveness in the design and delivery of high-quality teaching at a tertiary level and/or in clinical practice including the incorporation of new technologies and approaches.
• Demonstrate high-level and recent ability in RT planning, simulation and treatment.
• Be able to efficiently perform in allocated internal roles, sharing academic service responsibilities, contributing to outcomes of internal committees, and beginning to develop external clinical partnerships.

Please note, as part of the recruitment process you will need to formally address each criterion of the Selection Criteria (including desirable criterion) in your application. You will find the complete list of Selection Criteria in the attached Position Description.

About our university

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

For more information click here – Our Uni.

About the school 

The School of Health Sciences, one of four Schools within the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, excels in the teaching of allied health professionals and includes the disciplines of Physiotherapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Workplace Health and Safety, Occupational Therapy, Oral Health Therapy, Podiatry and Speech Pathology. The disciplines within the School achieve a balance between advancing the professional research profile of their respective areas and working together to educate future health care workers in a multi- professional health care environment.

The School enjoys a close collaboration with local area health services in providing clinical learning experiences for students, in the provision of graduate programs and in the conduct of clinical research. We strive to prepare and develop students across the Health Science disciplines to function in a wide range of clinical settings, health facilities and services.

Within the School of Health Sciences Health Education and Research Building (HERB), exists The Global Centre for Research and Training in Radiation Oncology - a state of-the-art facility integral to the delivery of the Radiation Therapy Degree. The facilities provide a safe environment for students to gain clinical skills in an academic setting. Students develop confidence in their abilities by undertaking hands-on training before entering the clinical world.

Access to the Global Centre's radiation oncology equipment and software creates confident, life ready graduates, ultimately advancing the delivery of cancer care and the patient experience. Our laboratories incorporate outreach cameras; with the ability to deliver training and engage in research projects accessible anywhere in the world.

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

• flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy);
• 17% super and salary packaging;
• additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme;
• discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more;
• wellbeing programs.

For information on our employee benefits please visit here.  

Your next steps

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. It’s important you read this document to ensure you are providing all the requirements of your application.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• A current copy of your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate.
• Your ORCID ID.
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent).
• A Cover Letter including:
• contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
• A statement formally addressing each criterion of the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the relevant Position Description attached below.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

For specific position enquiries, please contact the Head of Discipline, Associate Professor, Yolanda Surjan, via email at yolanda.surjan@newcastle.edu.au or on 02 4921 7850.

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: 23 February 2025 at 11.59pm AEDT

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you!

Move to Newcastle

A move to Newcastle, Australia offers you the choice to live in the city, by the sea or near bushland - the region offers a wonderful place for a family to grow and the opportunity to strike a work/life balance.

Visit the City of Newcastle site to imagine your future in Newcastle.

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Birpai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.

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