Radiation Therapy Technician G1
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- Two 12 month fixed-term Grade 1 Graduate Radiation Therapist opportunities
- Located at Olivia Newton-John Cancer, Wellness and Research Centre
- These roles are offered specifically for graduates competing their undergraduate or graduate entry university programs in 2025
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
Austin Health operates 2 Radiotherapy Centres. Our Metropolitan site is located at the Olivia Newton John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre (ONJ Centre) in Heidelberg. Our regional site, Ballarat Austin Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC) is located within the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRICC). Both sites provide comprehensive cancer services coupled to Wellness Centres, ensuring patients and their carers benefit from this holistic approach to patient centred care.
At the Olivia Newton John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre (ONJ Centre), within Austin Health our patients experience world-leading cancer care, complemented by a comprehensive suite of wellness programs to support our patients in body, mind and spirit. The ONJ Centre is a comprehensive cancer centre encompassing Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, ONJ Research Institute, cancer and palliative care wards and a unique Wellness Centre. The Radiation Oncology department operates 3 Elekta Linacs with XVI and Brainlab ExacTrac imaging, 3D & 4D Cone Beam CT (IFI), ABC breath hold and HexaPOD 6DOF couch. Treatment planning is supported by the Elekta Monaco RTPS with MOSAIQ patient management software. We provide comprehensive Superficial X-ray, Stereotactic and Brachytherapy programs.
We are 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. We’ve installed an Elekta Unity MR Linac, 1.5T Philips Ingenia Ambition MRI for RT Simulation supporting a full MRI workflow for radiotherapy patients state-wide.
Both sites are focused on Innovation, Research, Development and Exceptional Patient Care. Austin Radiation Oncology is proud to be at the forefront in Australia when adopting new technologies and runs sophisticated IMRT and IGRT programs at both sites.
About the role
You will be working within a dynamic team providing essential radiation therapy services to our patients in context to Austin Health Values.
A regular day will see you:
- Planning and/or delivering radiation therapy for patients
- Monitoring and assessing the condition of all patients
- Administer all radiation therapy processes and procedures and actively contributes towards daily service delivery
- Continually develops both personally and professionally to meet the changing needs of the profession and the centre
- Grade 1 Graduate RT will be rotated between treatment and planning including CT SIM and may requested to work overtime when required.
About you
You will demonstrate excellent technical, interpersonal and team skills as well as demonstrated communication skills, the ability to co-ordinate, document and deliver excellent patient care.
To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and be embracing of change and innovation.
- Demonstrated skills and expertise in RT planning on the Elekta Monaco platform and or treatment delivery on Elekta linacs will have you well placed to succeed in these roles.
- Pending or provisional AHPRA registration
- Victorian Radiation User Licence.
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. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Eddy Zupan, Dep Radiation Therapy Manager, Eddy.Zupan@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Friday 25 July 2025
