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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  AHP-5  $127,346 - $139,281 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time 

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Radiation Oncology Clinical Operations Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and Lyell McEwin Hospital. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with the Director of Radiation Oncology and the Chief Medical Physicist to drive excellence in radiation oncology services, ensuring they remain responsive, efficient, and aligned with the highest standards of quality and safety. Your leadership will shape service delivery through effective resource management, policy direction, and a commitment to continuous improvement, all while ensuring compliance with state and national regulations, accreditation requirements, and hospital policies.

Beyond operational leadership, this role plays a vital part in teaching, research, and professional development within radiation oncology services. You will champion best-practice education and training programs for Radiation Therapists, fostering an environment of innovation and professional growth. As a qualified Radiation Therapist, you will also contribute to clinical services through a workload or portfolio responsibilities as determined by the Director of Radiation Oncology. If you are passionate about driving excellence in patient care, service delivery, and professional development, we invite you to bring your expertise to this essential leadership position.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated and highly skilled Radiation Oncology Clinical Operations Manager who is passionate about excellence in patient care, leadership, and innovation. You will bring a strong clinical background, proven management experience, and a commitment to driving continuous improvement within a multidisciplinary team.

• Qualifications & Expertise – You hold a degree in Radiation Therapy with accreditation from the Australian Institute of Radiography (pre-2012) or are registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (post-2012). You are also licensed under the Radiation Protection and Control Act SA (1982).

• Leadership & Strategic Thinking – You have extensive experience in managing radiation therapy services within a major hospital, with a strong ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a multidisciplinary team. Your strategic and financial acumen enables you to achieve business objectives while fostering innovation and service excellence.

• Communication & Relationship Management – You are a skilled communicator and negotiator, capable of liaising with internal and external stakeholders, advocating for service improvements, and building strong partnerships with healthcare providers and community organisations.

• Operational & Business Excellence – With a deep understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement, you are experienced in business process enhancement, change management, and delivering measurable outcomes. Your ability to analyse complex issues and develop pragmatic solutions ensures the effective and efficient delivery of radiation oncology services.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:  907357

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 11 July 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 907357 RD Director of Radiation Therapy.pdf

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