Radiation Oncologist BAROC
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- Position: Consultant Radiation Oncologist
- Term: Full-time, Fixed Term
- Dates: Commencing 30th June 2025 - 26th March 2027
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast 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.
The Position
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Consultant Radiation Oncologist to join our team in a full-time capacity. We offer an opportunity to gain experience in generalist radiotherapy practice, or specific tumour streams by agreement. The position reports to the Director of Radiation Oncology at Austin Health and is supported locally by the BAROC Campus Director. Enjoy excellent work-life balance with flexible working conditions, limited on-call and after-hours cover.
Essential requirements:
- Current medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiation Oncologists (RANZCR)
Desirable attributes:
- Enthusiasm to lead implementation of new technology and techniques following the impending major equipment replacement
- Experience treating a variety of tumour streams. Gynae, Head & Neck and/or SABR / SRS experience would be highly regarded.
- Ability to work as part of a well-established team
- Demonstrated commitments with Austin Health values
- Possess a positive attitude and a desire to embrace change and innovation
Our Team
A rare and exciting opportunity to join our team of four dedicated and supportive Senior Radiation Oncologists. We are an experienced group of oncology professionals, who are committed to the highest standard of patient-centred and multidisciplinary care.
Our Practice
Ballarat Austin Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC) is a boutique regional radiotherapy service with a dedicated team of on-site radiation therapists, radiation oncology medical physicists, nursing and administrative staff.
BAROC is located in the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRICC), servicing patients from the Grampians Region of Victoria. BRICC is a purpose-built regional cancer centre, also inclusive of a Wellness Centre. We work closely with colleagues in Medical Oncology, Surgery and Haematology at Grampians Health Services (GH) as well as local private clinicians to offer the best evidence-based care to patients, supported by regular Multidisciplinary Meetings co-ordinated by Grampians Integrated Cancer Services.
BAROC has strong linkages with Metropolitan Tertiary Cancer Centres, in particular Austin Health Radiation Oncology (AHRO) with whom we share dedicated Chart Rounds providing support and shared expertise in the treatment of Head & Neck and Gynaecological malignancies, as well as Stereotactic Techniques (intracranial and extracranial). In addition, the Statewide MR Linac service is located at AHRO.
BAROC is equipped with two Varian Trilogy linear accelerators (to be replaced with Varian Truebeam linear accelerators mid 2025), Siemens CT simulator, and will soon introduce superficial radiotherapy (SXRT) onsite. We provide an outreach service, including SXRT, fortnightly to Stawell. BAROC has two accredited registrar positions. We operate on an Aria 15 Electronic Medical Record and Elekta Monaco Planning System. We offer a diverse range of treatment techniques - including DIBH, IMRT / VMAT, lung SABR– and an established research program including multiple quality improvement initiatives, and an expanding clinical trial portfolio.
Our Town
Enjoy the best that regional Victoria has to offer. Ballarat has a strong entertainment culture, with thriving local restaurants, cafes and bars, and easy access to both Melbourne City, and Spa Country in nearby Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. For more information on living and working in Ballarat follow the link below:
https://regionalliving.vic.gov.au/explore-regional-victoria/central-highlands/ballarat
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
- Salary and Superannuation as per EBA
- Access to leave as per EBA, including CME reimbursement
- Austin Health Radiation Oncology is committed to staff development and offers robust professional development including supported conference / course attendance, mentoring and project work supported by the BAROC departmental Education and Training budget.
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 the 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 Michelle Meyer (BAROC Admin Co-ordinator) by either email: Michelle.Meyer@bhs.org.au or phone (03) 5320 8513 for further enquiries, or to arrange to speak with Dr Simone Reeves – BAROC Campus Director, Radiation Oncologist.
How to apply
Suitably qualified applicants are requested to provide a covering letter and Curriculum Vitae (3-4 pages) with details of three references.
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: 24 March 2025
