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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Peter Mac, Sunshine Campus, is looking for an enthusiastic Radiation Therapist, dedicated to providing the best in cancer care, to join our vibrant and dedicated team. A permanent, full-time position is now available. Applications from those seeking full 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. Working at Peter Mac will provide you with a well-rounded experience to support your career development, including the opportunity to be involved in research and quality improvement projects.
Inline with the Enterprise Agreement ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2026. Salary range between $104,135.20 to $118,981.20 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:
Elizabeth Muir, Elizabeth.Muir@petermac.org and Sally Soteriou, Sally.Soteriou@petermac.org
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: FRIDAY 2ND MAY 2025
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.
To provide a high level of technical skill to clinical problems, and provide education and support to other members of the team around advanced radiation therapy practices.
To support and deputise for the Radiation Therapist in Charge of a single departmental unit.
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025
Classification or Salary Range
Grade 3
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
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| External |
- MRPBA
- affiliated Universities
- ASMIRT
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Skills
| Essential Requirements |
- 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 advanced radiation therapy planning and treatment
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate in a team environment
- Demonstrated experience in providing supervision and mentoring to others
- 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
- Demonstrated understanding of departmental and team goals
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| Desirable Requirements |
- Demonstrated experience with contemporary management practices
- Demonstrated involved in research and/or department initiatives
- Relevant post graduate qualifications
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Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Radiation Use Licence
Current Working with Children Check (Victoria)
AHPRA Registration
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 general and advanced radiation therapy principles and practice.
- Apply radiation therapy principles to a range of general and advanced techniques in treatment and planning.
- Apply critical and reflective thinking to resolve complex 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.
- Formulate, document and implement an effective and tailored patient management plan for complex situations.
- 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.
- Prioritise workload appropriately, and establish realistic timeframes for the completion of work.
- Adjust planned activities of the work team by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple and changing demands in the work environment.
- Suggest improvements to workflow and processes that may improve the use of resources and boost productivity.
- Identify when change is needed, and advocate for effective ways in which appropriate change might be achieved.
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| 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.
- Exhibit a high level of emotional self-control and flexibility in complex, changing and ambiguous situations and when confronted with obstacles.
- Recognise and effectively manage personal impact on work performance and relationships.
- Demonstrate honesty and fairness in all relations.
- Identify when others are becoming stressed/overloaded, and offer support.
- Seek support where necessary to maintain own well-being.
- Demonstrate culturally safe and sensitive practice by considering values, beliefs and practices of patient and adapting services to address their needs.
- Recognise the power imbalance that exists in the relationship between patient and practitioner, and actively respect patient practitioner boundaries.
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| 3. 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.
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Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
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- Maintain safety of self and others in the work environment according to Peter Mac policies and procedures.
- Integrate safety and quality clinical practice guidelines into every day care.
- Practice according to the ALARA principle at all times.
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| 4. Communication and Collaboration |
- Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with patient 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.
- Collaborate with other health professionals to establish goals that are clear and measurable, and demonstrate shared ownership of these goals.
- Provide 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.
- Engage team members and other relevant health care professionals in the development and implementation of strategies that meet specific patient needs.
- Engage other health professionals as appropriate and integrate their knowledge and experience to inform clinical decisions.
- Negotiate skilfully in difficult situations to agree concessions without damaging relationships.
- Consult with colleagues on the objectives, processes, and outcomes of inter- professional teamwork and care, and plan and implement strategies to facilitate improved performance.
- Exhibit a positive self-image regarding own professional contribution and foster the development of professional self-esteem in others.
- Take collective ownership of problems to develop a no-blame culture.
- Conduct a thorough handover to ensure patient care is maintained.
- Review the health and functional status of the patient on a regular basis, and initiate escalation protocol appropriately when required.
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| 5. Evidence Based Practice and Professional Learning |
- Apply critical and reflective thinking to resolve complex 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.
- Evaluate evidence from literature to determine appropriate actions for practice, and participate in research activities as required.
- Monitor and evaluate progress towards learning/development goals, and identify opportunities for future changes and improvement.
- Use self-reflection techniques effectively to enhance care provision and interpersonal relationships within the service.
- Provide effective supervision to less experienced practitioners and staff as appropriate.
- Recognise different models of professional support, and move flexibly between them.
- Participate constructively in professional peer review.
- Encourage others to take initiative, and motivate them to successfully accomplish work goals.
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