Deputy Manager - Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About Radiation Oncology

As a world-class clinical care and research facility that promotes the philosophy of wellness through its programs, model of care and building design, the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre provides a unique working environment for health professionals. Austin Health also provides radiotherapy services to the Western District of Victoria through its collaboration with the Ballarat Health Service via the Ballarat-Austin Radiotherapy Centre (BAROC).

Austin Health is committed to providing a service that embraces new technology, new techniques and new ways of treating each patient so that the best outcome can be achieved. Currently we provide service to our patients with 6 linacs, dedicated MRI & CT simulators; Monaco & Oncentra planning systems, Mim Maestro, Mosaiq & ARIA OIS, along with Brachytherapy (Flexitron) and Superficial services (T200/T105) along with numerous other equipment to support optimal patient care. The service is committed to expanding its capability and developing future technological modalities.

About the role

This role is a joint clinical/management role requiring a level of technical skills, organisation and interpersonal competence of a high standard.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support the Medical Physics Manager in maintaining a competitive and high-standard Radiation Oncology program at Austin Health. The role involves coordinating multi-disciplinary strategies and service delivery within Radiotherapy and developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders through clear communication and collaboration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating leadership by setting clear expectations, building trust, and fostering a cooperative work environment.
• Promoting staff performance through feedback, coaching, and identifying professional development opportunities.
• Implementing strategies for staff retention, team cohesion, and mentoring.
• Ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained to high standards within Radiation Oncology Medical Physics.
• Overseeing daily operational tasks such as staff management, rostering, and attendance.

About you

The successful candidate will actively contribute to maintaining a high-performing, collaborative, and supportive team culture.  They will be an initiative-taking and positive communicator, consistently sharing relevant information and providing strong support to leadership.

You’ll further have:

• Recognized as a Qualified Medical Physics Specialist (Radiation Oncology) by the ACPSEM
• Holder of a higher degree in Medical Physics with significant recent clinical experience across the equipment and technology in use at Austin Health
• Licensed under the Medical Physicist pathway with the DH Victoria for the purpose of radiation oncology
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics services and new technology aligned with the purpose and accountabilities of the position
• Well-developed leadership skills and experience in managing teams

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 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 or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Kym Rykers, Medical Physics Manager at Kym.Rykers@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Wednesday 23 April 2025