Due to an upcoming parental leave period, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Radiation Therapist to join our high-performing North Lakes team in a Charge Radiation Therapist leadership role.
Provide leadership and management in the planning and treatment units at our comprehensive cancer treatment centre in North Lakes
- Mentor our Senior and Base Grade RTs, with support from our experienced Clinical Lead RT and Site Manager
- Two Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, IDENTIFY Surface Guidance, Siemens CT scanners, Eclipse Treatment Planning System and ARIA Oncology Information System.
- Access to on-site radiation oncology clinical trials via our research unit
- Comprehensive Stereotactic program
- Excellent REM, 5 Weeks Annual Leave, PD Days/Allowance
- 12-Month Contract, Full-Time (9-day fortnight) – North Lakes, Qld
We are seeking a Charge Level Radiation Therapist to join our team in North Lakes. The primary purpose of this position is to deliver high-quality, safe and patient-centred radiation therapy services while providing operational leadership within the Planning and Treatment units. The role combines advanced clinical practice with supervision, mentoring and day-to-day coordination of departmental activities. This role is a max-term full-time position (76 hours per fortnight) reporting to the Clinical Lead Radiation Therapist.
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 the planning and treatment units.
- Ensure the operational and administrative functions that relate to the relevant unit, including staffing and equipment management are undertaken in an effective, efficient manner.
- Act as a technical resource and mentor, providing leadership and support to junior staff.
- Apply knowledge and experience to make timely and accurate technical decisions.
- Lead and support change management initiatives and the implementation of associated 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.
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on patient-centred care, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- 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.
Our dynamic and innovative teams collaborate closely to maintain a team focus on providing cutting edge radiation therapy techniques to the local community. We are looking for someone who is highly enthusiastic, motivated and quick to adapt in a supportive environment.
Skills & Experience:
- Proven technical proficiency in radiation therapy treatment planning and delivery.
- Previous leadership, supervisory or senior-level experience with demonstrated people-management and mentoring capability.
- Experience with the ARIA Oncology Information System, particularly Eclipse treatment planning and plan checking, is highly desirable.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills that inspire the trust and confidence required to build strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated understanding of, and a commitment to, the delivery of high-quality radiation therapy services.
- Ability to adhere to clinical protocols and procedures.
- Understanding of the service delivery model within the private healthcare sector.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Current AHPRA Registered Radiation Therapist with QLD Radiation Use Licence.
Icon Cancer Centre are pioneers of private cancer care in Australia with over 35 years' experience. There are currently 40 cancer centres across Australia and a joint venture in New Zealand with several in development. These centres include a mix of dedicated medical oncology, haematology, and radiation oncology facilities, as well as comprehensive cancer centres that bring all services together under one roof, including research and pharmacy. Over half of Icon’s cancer centres are in outer-metro and regional communities delivering on our mission to bring the best possible care, closer to home.
For more information on our cancer services in Australia visit https://icongroup.global/en/our-services/cancer-services-australia/ or www.iconcancercentre.com.au
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 3.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 7 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.
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Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.
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