Workforce Capability & Development RT (Allied Health Clinical Educator)

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• Grade 3 Radiation Therapist – Clinical Educator 
• Fixed term, part time: 18 months, 0.7EFT (26.6hours)
• $52.70- 60.20 hr base range + allowances + salary packaging + super (pro-rata for part time) 

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 the Radiation Oncology department

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.

About the role 

The Grade 3 Clinical Education Radiation Therapy supports the development and delivery of radiation therapy staff education across Austin Health’s Radiation Oncology Network (AHRON), spanning the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre (ONJCC) and Ballarat Austin Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC). Working under the guidance of the Senior RT Leadership Team and in collaboration with the Clinical Education Unit and Grade 4 Education RT, the role is expected to contribute to clinical education activities aligned with departmental priorities, including the implementation of new technologies, workflows, and models of care.

The role also supports credentialling and competency frameworks through education resource development, facilitating training, and supporting staff capability building (through assessment) and collaboration with the Clinical Education Unit. It plays a key role in promoting a positive learning culture and enabling professional development across the network.

This role offers autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to build new skills that support career progression for both the individual and their peers. The position is supported by a strong Austin Health educational support framework and contributes directly to key network clinical priorities. The ongoing scope and structure of the role will be reviewed at the end of the tenure, with potential for extension.

A regular day will see you:   

• Work with the Grade 4 Education RT to design and run innovative training sessions. 
• Help with CPD programs, mentor staff and students, and encourage a culture of learning. 
• Collaborate with Allied Health Education Leads to enhance teaching and assessment methods. 

• Oversee orientation, rostering, and training for students, ensuring a great learning experience. 
• Develop and refine protocols, policies, and procedures, ensuring best practices. 
• Reporting on the impact of clinical education strategies

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:

• AHPRA registration: Registered or eligible to register as a Medical Radiation Practitioner. 
• Extensive experience in Radiotherapy Planning and Treatment
• Experience in clinical education, supervision, and mentoring, with a good grasp of adult learning principles. 
• Proven ability to lead teams, promote professional growth, and create a positive environment. 
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills to design and deliver effective training. 
• Ability to identify education needs and develop innovative solutions. 

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: Eddy Zupan, Radiation Therapy Manager at Eddy.Zupan@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Monday 7 September 2026