Clinical Research Fellow - Radiation Oncology

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•     Radiation Oncology Clinical Research Fellow - Full Time (Fixed Term) – 2025/26 and 2026/27

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the position of Radiation Oncology Clinical Research Fellow at the Austin Health Radiation Oncology department. We are seeking interested applicants commencing on the: 
•    4 August 2025 to 9 August 2026 (12mths),
•    9 February 2026 to 14 February 2027 (12mths) 
•    10 August 2026 to 15 August 2027 (12mths)

About the department
Austin Health Radiation Oncology is part of the Olivia Newton John Cancer Wellness Centre on the Austin Campus at Heidelberg. The Austin Heidelberg campus is a major tertiary care hospital in Melbourne, Australia. Our department provides a full range of radiation oncology services to meet the diverse needs of the cancer patients, including subspecialist expertise in gynaecology and head/neck tumour streams. In 2021 we launched the Victorian Statewide MRI Linear Accelerator programme, based around an Elekta Unity machine and a 1.5T MRI simulator. This position is a great opportunity to be part of the growing clinical and research projects in MRI-guided radiotherapy and MRI imaging. 

We have active technical programmes in intra-cranial stereotactic radiotherapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, IMRT/VMAT, HDR brachytherapy, superficial radiotherapy, surface-guided radiotherapy and respiratory-gated treatments in a variety of tumour streams. There is the opportunity to be involved in innovative research projects in the fields of clinical outcomes research, oncologic nuclear medicine, health services research and informatics. Additionally, translational laboratory or molecular imaging research opportunities are available for those undertaking a higher degree with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute. 

Radiation Oncology at the Austin is accredited by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists to provide Radiation Oncology Specialist Training Program and is part of the statewide training programme that comprises of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Alfred and Geelong Hospital. 

Melbourne was ranked Australia’s most liveable city in 2025 and is the world’s fourth most liveable city in the EIU global liveability index. It has a world-renowned food and coffee culture, live music, and hosts well-known sporting events such as the Australian Open tennis tournament, Formula 1 Rolex Grand Prix, and the Melbourne Cup horse race. The Yarra Valley and Mornington wine regions are less than an hour from Melbourne, and nature tourism destinations include swimming with the whales at Warrnambool, or the Great Ocean Road. Austin Hospital itself is situated in inner North-East Melbourne, and is well-connected by public transport and road links.

About the role
We’re interested in hearing from motivated young doctors who want to learn a particular technical skill (e.g. brachytherapy, MR guided radiotherapy) or specific tumour stream experience. You will be expected to undertake research and will be supported and mentored in the experience.

This position will according to the DiT EBA Agreement for Victorian Hospitals with an above award payment.

Clinical
•    Direct responsibility for management of patients referred for Radiation Oncology opinion and treatment, including simulation, planning and ongoing review of all patients treatment progress.
•    Participation in multidisciplinary clinics to identify suitable clients for participation in clinical research.

Teaching, Education & Research
•    Develop and utilise your skills in research within our clinical and technical programs
•    Participate in medical undergraduate and postgraduate education in Radiation Oncology.
•    Participate in, and foster, quality improvement and research activities within the Department, Cancer Services and the Medical Centre

Quality Assurance
•    Participate in the comprehensive Quality Assurance Program in Radiation Oncology for both research and clinical activities

About you
We value skilled communicators with a good work ethic who can be work in a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment in clinical and research domains. 

You’ll further have:

• Applicants must be eligible for medical registration with Australia (AHPRA), and hold (or expected to have passed appropriate exams for) Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (Radiation Oncology) at commencement. 
• This position is designed to support an interested applicant undertaking a research higher degree with a maximum tenure of two years by reapplication. 

Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.  Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Dr Richard Khor, Fellowships Director, Radiation Oncology on (03) 9496 2428 or richard.khor@austin.org.au 

You will be required to upload the following documents with your application:
•    CV 
•    Cover letter 

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.  

Application closing date: Thursday 21 April 2025