Operations Manager - Radiation Oncology

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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 statewide. 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 Department & Medical & Cancer Services Division

Medical & Cancer Services Division      

The Medical and Cancer Services Division is one of six divisions within the Chief Operations Officer Directorate of Austin Health.  The Division’s clinical services operate across all three Austin Health campuses and Grampians Health Services (GH) within the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRICC) and comprise a complex range of national, state-wide organisational wide and specialty clinical services. 

Radiation Oncology Overview  

Austin Health Radiation Oncology operates across two leading centres – the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre (Heidelberg) and the Ballarat Austin Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC) in partnership with Grampians Health.

The service delivers high-quality, multidisciplinary care with a strong focus on patient-centred outcomes, innovation, and research. Supported by a team of over 170 staff, both sites are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including MRI simulation and MR Linac capability, and continue to expand with significant investment in advanced treatment systems.

With a strong commitment to continuous improvement, research, and professional development, Austin Radiation Oncology is at the forefront of delivering contemporary, evidence-based cancer care across metropolitan and regional Victoria.

About the role

Operations Manager – Radiation Oncology

Austin Health is seeking an experienced and strategic Operations Manager to lead the Radiation Oncology service across multiple sites.

This senior leadership role is responsible for driving high-quality, patient-centred care while optimising service performance, treatment capacity, and key clinical outcomes. Reporting to the Directors of Radiation Oncology (ONJ & BAROC), you will oversee day-to-day operations and shape the strategic direction of the service in partnership with clinical and executive leaders.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering sustainable service improvements, including enhancing treatment timelines, increasing linear accelerator utilisation, and strengthening patient experience across the network.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading operational performance and service delivery across all Radiation Oncology sites
• Driving transformational change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strategic workforce, infrastructure, and resource planning
• Financial oversight and alignment with organisational priorities
• Building strong partnerships across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Fostering a culture of safety, quality, innovation, and high performance

Based at Heidelberg, this role requires regular cross-campus engagement to ensure consistent standards and integrated service delivery.

We are looking for a strategic, outcomes-focused leader with extensive experience in radiation oncology operations and a proven ability to lead complex change in a dynamic healthcare environment.

A regular day will see you:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of Radiation Oncology services, ensuring safe, efficient and patient-centred care

• Drive service improvements to optimise treatment capacity, patient flow, and key performance outcomes
• Partner with clinical and executive leaders to deliver strategic initiatives and service development
• Oversee workforce, resource planning and financial performance to support sustainable operations
• Engage and lead multidisciplinary teams to foster a high-performing, collaborative culture

About you

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

• Extensive experience in radiation oncology (or a related discipline), with a strong understanding of contemporary service delivery models and challenges

• Relevant experience in a senior healthcare leadership role
• Relevant experience in senior operational management
• Proven senior leadership experience, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive performance and culture
• Demonstrated success in financial management, service planning, and delivering operational improvements
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience working across clinical, executive, and external partners
• Experience leading complex change and improvement initiatives in a healthcare environment

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 discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

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. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. 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. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Cherie Cheshire, Divisional Director Medical and Cancer Services at Cherie.Cheshire@austin.org.au.

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

Application closing date: Sunday 2 August 2026