Charge Radiation Therapist - Icon Cancer Centre, Canberra, ACT



  • Develop your RT Career within a Highly Innovative, Research-Focussed, Rapidly Expanding Company.
  • Competitive Remuneration ($85.24 - $87.96/hour) + Excellent Yearly Professional Development Allowance
  • Deliver Exceptional Patient Care with Cutting-Edge Technology and Therapy Techniques.
  • Permanent Full Time Position, Canberra, Bruce, ACT
  • Relocation Assistance available
We are seeking a Charge Radiation Therapist to join our innovative and dynamic team at our comprehensive Cancer Centre in Canberra. This position will operate on a full-time basis, working 76 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday (9-day fortnight). Reporting to the Radiation Therapy Manager (Clinical Lead), you will provide high quality radiation therapy planning and treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.

Icon Canberra is located within the Health Precinct of the University of Canberra Campus. Our integrated site delivers Radiation oncology, medical oncology, haematology and pharmacy to deliver a true end-to-end service for patients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide leadership, guidance and support to Radiation Therapists to fulfil their responsibilities.
  • Support the Clinical Lead RT in the day-to-day operational management of a planning or treatment unit.
  • To act as a technical resource and provide leadership to junior staff.
  • Apply knowledge and experience to make timely and accurate technical decisions.
  • Support change management initiatives and implement related processes.
  • Ensure adherence to department protocols and procedures to deliver a safe and efficient service with exceptional patient care.
  • Provide recommendations for service quality improvements to the Clinical Lead RT.
  • Support a high-performance culture that delivers quality patient care services through a patient centric and collaborative approach.
  • Promote and support education, research and professional development to the Radiation Therapist team.
  • Support the orientation of new staff and manage the supervision and instruction of students, interns and radiation therapists.
About you:
To ensure our Cancer Centre delivers an exceptional experience for patients, their families, doctors, our staff and visitors; we are seeking candidates who consistently demonstrate values aligned to those of the organisation and in addition, flexibility and a 'can-do' attitude. We are looking for someone who is highly enthusiastic, a team player, motivated and quick to adapt in a supportive and growing environment. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

In return we offer a friendly, flexible and dynamic work environment, career development pathways, unique rewards and benefits and the opportunity to work for a growing and innovative market leader.

Skills & Experience:
  • Experience as a team leader with strong people skills.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to the provision of exceptional patient care
  • Demonstrable capacity to work effectively and positively as a member of the Multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of high-quality radiation therapy services.
  • Strong understanding of the service delivery models within the public and private healthcare sectors.
  • Proven technical proficiency in treatment planning and delivery.
Qualifications:
  • Current AHPRA Radiation Therapist Registration
  • Current ACT Radiation Licence
About Icon:
Icon Group is Australia’s largest dedicated cancer care provider with a growing reach into New Zealand, Asia and UK. With over 3500 employees our Australian cancer services division is made up of 6 day oncology hospitals, 32 radiation oncology centres and 10 comprehensive centres offering, medical oncology, haematology and radiation oncology services under one roof. The group also encompasses chemotherapy compounding services and pharmacy.

Icon is dedicated to providing exceptional cancer care to communities across Australia. Given the size of Icon, we can provide extensive opportunities within an ideal environment to progress your career, access far reaching opportunities and be part of an innovative market leader at the forefront of cancer care.
Here’s why our people choose us: 

Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.  
Impact, at Scale: We’re Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you’ll know your work is making a difference.  
Connection, at Heart: Our work isn’t easy but it’s extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.  
Opportunity, at Hand: We’re constantly innovating. We deliver over 2.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 5 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.  
  
Extra benefits for YOU:  
  • Career-Enhancing Training: Access dedicated, industry-recognized training courses to boost your career.
  • Competitive Remuneration & Professional Development: Enjoy a structured career pathway and competitive pay.
  • Rewards & Recognition: Be part of a valued rewards program that acknowledges your hard work.
  • Exclusive Discounts & Cashback: Save on hundreds of brands with our Ignite app.
  • Flexible Work Arrangements where applicable: Benefit from flexible options, including hybrid work environments, compressed work weeks, and varying start-finish times.
  • Novated Lease Options: Access convenient vehicle financing through our partner RemServ.
  • Paid Parental Leave: Enjoy paid parental leave as a permanent employee.
  • Wellness Support: Utilize resources and tools to balance your psychological and physical health.
  • Global Opportunities: Explore exciting international opportunities as part of Icon’s expansion.
  • Middleton Scholarship Program: Apply for our internal scholarship to support your professional development.
We’re excited for you to join us!  
At Icon, build relationships that matter. Apply Now because At Icon, You Can
 
Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.  
  
Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) including COVID-19. Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPD’s.

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