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Radiation Therapist Grade 1

Date:  10 Apr 2025
Site:  Sunshine
Location: 

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company:  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit:  Sunshine Radiation Therapy Service
Division:  Chief Operating Officer
Department:  Radiation Therapy
Enterprise Agreement:  Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect
Sunshine Radiation Therapy Service

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
 

Peter Mac is looking for enthusiastic Radiation Therapists, dedicated to providing the best in patient care, to join our team.
 
Multiple positions including permanent and fixed term positions at Grade 1 level are available over coming months at our metropolitan and regional campuses (Box Hill, Melbourne, Moorabbin, Sunshine and Bendigo).  Applications from those seeking full time and part time positions are welcomed.

 

At Peter Mac, you will enjoy the opportunity to work with the latest technology, including well equipped Varian Linacs, AlignRT and Eclipse treatment planning system.  We have active SABR, SRS, SGRT and IGRT programs across all campuses.  Our Melbourne campus includes a large brachytherapy service, Gamma Knife program and is Victoria’s provider of paediatric RT services.  Working at Peter Mac will provide you with a well-rounded experience to support your career development.  We offer a new graduate RT program to help the new RT consolidate fundamental skills, acquire specialised skills and benefit from tailored clinical support, mentoring and education.
 
In line with the Enterprise Agreement ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2026. Salary range between $70,590 to $85,872.80 based on years of experience.  
To apply, please submit:
•    Cover letter,
•    Current CV
•    Two professional referees.
 
For a confidential discussion please reach out to;

Hiring Managers:
Rebecca Height (Sunshine), rebecca.height@petermac.org;
Damien Phillips (Moorabbin), damien.phillips@petermac.org;
Brent Chesson (Parkville), brent.chesson@petermac.org;
Alison Cray (Box Hill), alison.cray@petermac.org.
Justin Anderson (Bendigo), justin.anderson@petermac.org, 03 5454 9234
 
Applications Close: 11:59PM Thursday 24th April, 2025

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Position Summary

To plan and deliver radiation therapy treatment using ionising radiation in accordance with the treatment prescription and in accordance with all Peter Mac protocols and policies and Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia Professional Capabilities and Code of Conduct.

Enterprise Agreement

Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025

Classification or Salary Range

AE3 RAD THER TECH GR1 Y1 to AF11 RAD THER TECH GR1 Y7 (based on experience)

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal • Radiation Therapists
• Radiation Oncologists
• Radiation Oncology Medical Physicists
• Radiation Oncology Nurses
• Medical Administration staff
• Allied Health Departments
• Other Peter Mac staff as appropriate
External • MRPBA
• Affiliated Universities
• ASMIRT

Skills

• Registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia and holds a current Victorian Radiation Use License
• Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience in radiation therapy planning and treatment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate in a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to optimal patient care
• Demonstrated professional and ethical practice
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Demonstrated compliance with safe practice and quality improvement initiatives

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

1.Practice in Radiation Therapy
  • Practice radiation therapy according to MRPBA Professional Capabilities for Medical Radiation Practice.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of radiation therapy principles and practice.
  • Apply radiation therapy principles to a range of techniques in treatment and planning.
  • Apply critical and reflective thinking to resolve radiation therapy clinical challenges.
  • Apply understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology to clinical activities.
  • Apply principles of medical radiation physics and instrumentation.
  • Use patient information management systems appropriately.
  • Assess the patient's capacity to receive care.
  • Safely and effectively carry out own role and responsibilities relating to the implementation of a patient management plan.
  • Recognise when input is required from more senior colleagues, and act to obtain their involvement.
  • Prioritise workload appropriately, and establish realistic timeframes for the completion of work.
  • Complete tasks on time and in self-directed manner, acting within own knowledge base.
2.Professional and Ethical Conduct
  • Practice in an ethical and professional manner.
  • Provide each patient with an appropriate level of dignity and care.
  • Apply the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia's Code of Conduct to practice.
  • Assume responsibility and accept accountability for professional decisions.
  • Advocate on behalf of the patient when appropriate.
  • Accurately recognise own limits and seek guidance as necessary.
  • Recognise and effectively manage personal impact on work performance and relationships.
  • Demonstrate honesty and fairness in all relations.
  • Seek support where necessary to maintain own well-being.
  • Respond positively to individual and cultural differences by valuing others equally and showing tolerance and acceptance.
3.Communication and Collaboration
  • Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with patients and their family or carers.
  • Convey knowledge and procedural information in ways that engender trust and confidence and respects patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity.
  • Treat colleagues and patients as equals, and with courtesy, kindness and regard for how they wish to be treated.
  • Work in partnership with other health professionals towards common goals, recognising that the interests of patients are the overriding shared objective for healthcare delivery.
  • Seek regular, constructive feedback regarding performance against established role expectations.
  • Express thoughts and ideas clearly, directly, honestly and with respect for others and for the work of the team.
  • Share information and knowledge to enhance the effectiveness of teamwork and collaboration.
  • Make day to day decisions as appropriate to own work role, and in consultation with others.
  • Recognise issues that may lead to conflict, and constructively address issues as they arise.
  • Demonstrate empathy towards other team members and recognise their needs and skills.

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

4. Evidence Based Practice and Professional Learning

 • Apply critical and reflective thinking to resolve clinical challenges.
• Interpret findings, applying clinical reasoning and reflective processes to identify implications for practice.
• Identify ongoing professional learning needs and opportunities and implement strategies for achieving them.
• Recognise the relevance of research for improving health outcomes, and assist with research activities, as required by own role.
• Monitor and evaluate progress towards learning/development goals, and identify opportunities for future changes and improvement.
5. Radiation Safety and Risk Management • Implement safe radiation practice according to Peter Mac policies and procedures.
• Confirm and operate equipment and instrumentation safely according to Peter Mac policies and procedures.
• Maintain safety of self and others in the work environment according to Peter Mac policies and procedures.
• Support the implementation of safety and quality initiatives.
• Practice according to the ALARA principle at all times.

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Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

 

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

  • Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
  • Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
  • We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

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