Radiation Therapist Advanced Practitioner Fellow
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Full Time, Ongoing
We are excited to announce an exceptional opportunity at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre for an Advanced Practice Radiation Therapy Fellow specialising in palliative radiation therapy, located at our Sunshine campus. We invite applications from experienced, dedicated, and passionate Radiation Therapists who have a strong interest in palliative care, research, education, and clinical leadership. This role is designed for those eager to advance their expertise and make a meaningful impact in the care of patients requiring palliative radiation therapy.
This two-year fellowship offers a comprehensive clinical training and development program, providing Fellows with the knowledge and experience needed to achieve accreditation as an Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist (APRT) through the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT). Participants will engage in innovative clinical practice, supported by leading experts, and contribute to shaping new models of care tailored to meet the unique needs of palliative radiotherapy patients. This position represents a unique opportunity to drive advancements in radiation therapy while enhancing the quality of care for a vulnerable patient cohort. Join us in delivering excellence at Peter Mac.
This position is offered as an ongoing full-time role, with the first two years focused on the fellowship program. Upon completion of the fellowship, the successful candidate will have either achieved ASMIRT APRT accreditation or be in the process of applying for accreditation. The role will then transition into a standard clinical palliative APRT position based at Sunshine.
Inline with the Enterprise Agreement ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021 – 2026. Salary range between $122,075 to $142,090 based on years of experience.
To apply please submit the following documents through People Hub;
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement addressing the Essential Requirements/ Selection Criteria found in the position description
- Details of two professional referees
Please be advised candidates who are short-listed for interview and are successful to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process, will be required to present a prior learning assessment portfolio.
For further information about any of the above roles, including the classification of the role, the interview process or the fellowship program please contact:
Hiring manager: Rebecca Height, Program Manager, Advanced Practice Radiation Therapy Fellowship Program
Mobile: 0434587633
Email: Rebecca.Height@petermac.org
Applications Close: Wednesday 30th April 2025
Position Summary
To develop the skills, knowledge and expertise required to perform the role of a Radiation Therapy Technologist Advanced Practitioner.
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 -2025.
Classification or Salary Range
RT4
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
| Internal | • Radiation Therapists • Radiation Oncologists and Registrars • Radiation Oncology Medical Physicists • Radiation Oncology Nurses • Medical Administration staff • Allied Health Departments • Hospital staff in outpatient and inpatient settings • Other Peter Mac staff as appropriate |
| External | • Patients and carers • Partner Hospital staff in outpatient and inpatient settings • University affiliation staff • Affiliated professional bodies (i.e. ASMIRT, RANZCR) • Local GP and support services • Voluntary Sector |
Education
Skills
| Essential Requirements | • Current registration with AHPRA as Radiation Therapist & DHS Radiation Use Licence • Police and Working with Children Checks • Extensive clinical experience in radiation therapy planning and treatment, including demonstrated clinical leadership and high attention to detail. • Demonstrated commitment to optimal patient care and an active advocate for patients. • Demonstrated commitment to professional and ethical practice. • Demonstrated high level communication, collaboration and negotiation skills. • Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial relationships with medical, allied health, nursing and administrative staff, both internal and external to Peter Mac. • Proven ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, carers and relatives of patients, referring practitioners and other members in the community. • Demonstrated experience as a clinical leader, supervisor and/ or mentor. • Proven ability to manage change and adapt to situation for the best outcome for the patient and service. • Involvement in and/ or leadership in radiation therapy research activities. • Involvement in and/ or leadership in radiation therapy education activities. • Willingness to undertake certification as an RTT Advanced Practitioner through the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy. |
| Desirable Requirements | • Relevant post-graduate study. • Demonstrated experience in specialist area of practice. • Experience in managing a clinical team. • Demonstrated commitment to professional practice and advocacy of profession. |
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| 1. Advanced Clinical Expertise | • Apply advanced knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy, including advanced understanding of radiotherapy physics and radiobiology in the area of specialist practice. • Provide technical advice through integration of relevant clinical, diagnostic and technical information at all phases of the radiation therapy planning, treatment and follow up process. • Develop advanced understanding and clinical capability in specialist area of practice, relevant to proposed responsibilities of role. • Develop advanced critical and reflective thinking to resolve complex radiation therapy clinical challenges. • Identify opportunities for innovation through correlation of clinical outcome data, and generate strategies that improve delivery of healthcare to patients. |
| 2. Evidence Based Practice and Professional Learning | • Develop evaluation and interpretation skills to review evidence from literature, determining appropriate actions for practice, and lead research or quality improvement activities as required. • Apply knowledge based critical and reflective thinking to resolve complex clinical challenges. • Identify ongoing professional learning needs and opportunities, and implement strategies for achieving them. • Support others in their development to review, reflect on, and evaluate their own practice. • Lead by example and motivate others to strive for excellence in their practice. |
| 3. Clinical Leadership |
• Provide guidance and expertise to the clinical team in care management, with particular focus on sub-specialisation. |
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| 4. Communication and Collaboration | • Works collaboratively and effectively with all health professionals, for the benefit of patients and their families. • Develop advanced capability to support the psychosocial needs of sub-specialty patients and their families. • Establish a professional and respectful relationship with patient and their family, demonstrating sensitivity to their illness, social situation and cultural background. • Apply advanced communication and interpersonal skills to convey clinical knowledge and procedural information in ways that engender trust and confidence and respects patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity. • Accurate and concise documentation of patient encounters. |
| 5. Education and training, research and development | • Promotes a culture in which scholarship and teaching is a standard component of professional practice. • Collaborates with stakeholders in the implementation of new technologies or processes, appropriate to sub-specialisation and area of practice. • Promotes a culture in which innovation and development is encouraged and supported. • Provides mentorship, training and guidance to colleagues as appropriate. • Develop research skills with intent to expand the literature in area of specialty. • Develop understanding and involvement in clinical trials in area of specialty. |
| 6. Professional and Ethical Conduct | • Practice radiation therapy according to MRPBA Professional Capabilities for Medical Radiation Practice. • Practice in accordance within agreed parameters and responsibilities of the role, by Peter Mac hospital administrators and clinical supervisors. • Seeks input from multi-disciplinary team to support decision making in the interests of quality patient care • Practice in an ethical and professional manner. • Provide each patient with an appropriate level of dignity and care. • Assume responsibility and accept accountability for professional decisions. • Advocate on behalf of the patient when appropriate. • Demonstrate emotional intelligence, particularly in stressful situations, to manage the impact of own assumptions, attitudes and behaviours on others. • Model good self-care practices so that staff feel safe to prioritise their own self-care. • Recognise the power imbalance that exists in the relationship between patient and practitioner, and actively respect patient practitioner boundaries. |