Why join NSLHD:

• Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport, flexible working and more.
• State-of-the-art facilities close to Sydney CBD and beaches.
• A highly innovative and dynamic department.

The Senior Radiation Therapist will be expected to assume a senior role in contributing to development and implementation of remote patient monitoring research project at Northern Sydney Cancer Center according to departmental and Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) policies and procedures.
Qualities you will have include flexibility, commitment to patient and staff welfare and a dedication to teamwork and communication. You will join a team that focuses on delivering excellence in patient care utilising evidence-based practice.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 14 June 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Radiation Therapist Level 4 Grade 1
Remuneration: $2,594.87 - $2,680.57 per week
Hours Per Week: 21
Requisition ID: REQ590115

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

The Senior Radiation Therapist will be expected to assume a senior role in contributing to development and implementation of remote patient monitoring research project at Northern Sydney Cancer Center while managing the daily service delivery either on a treatment unit, all aspects of radiation therapy imaging, planning and treatment delivery, according to departmental and NSLHD policies and procedures. This will include simulate, plan and treat patients with ionising radiation in a timely and efficient manner whilst maintaining technical radiation therapy standards. Safely operate equipment, in accordance with all radiation safety and occupational health and safety standards.
A commitment to and active involvement in personal continuing professional development and participation in quality improvement and research activities is expected of the senior radiation therapist.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Graduate of a course in Medical Radiation Science - Radiation Therapy, accredited by the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT); and eligible for licensure by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and eligible for registration by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrate the ability to lead a team and manage a treatment unit or other area of radiation therapy using effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Active involvement, support for and leadership in quality improvement and research activities.

Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Brian Porter on Brian.Porter@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.