Radiation Oncologist – Full-Time Position
The Tasmanian Health Service is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Radiation Oncologist to join the Northern Cancer Service team. Based at the North-West Cancer Centre in Burnie, adjacent to the North-West Regional Hospital, this full-time position offers the opportunity to provide specialist oncology care within a multidisciplinary team.
As part of a team of five Radiation Oncologists, including two based onsite in Burnie (one existing and this position to be filled), you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality oncology services to the North-West community.
About the Northern Cancer Service:
The North-West Cancer Centre is an integral part of the Northern Cancer Service, a comprehensive and integrated cancer care provider offering state-of-the-art medical oncology, radiation oncology, and haematology services. Serving a population of approximately 250,000 people across Northern Tasmania, the Northern Cancer Service operates across three sites, with radiation oncology offered at two of these locations.
Your Role:
As a Radiation Oncologist, your primary responsibility will be to provide exceptional specialist and subspecialty care to oncology patients, ensuring high-quality treatment within the limits of your clinical privileges. You will be responsible for public hospital outpatients, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and techniques, including SBRT (2025), DIBH, IMRT, VMAT, 4DCT, and 3D planning. Launceston also provides statewide Brachytherapy services, and you will collaborate with teams across sites to enhance patient care.
The Team:
This is an exceptional opportunity to join an inspiring and forward-thinking team, working closely with a supportive and knowledgeable executive team. The Northern Cancer Service prides itself on a strong culture of collegiality, collaboration, and innovation, fostering an environment of integrity and compassion. You can expect to work in an atmosphere of high cooperation across specialties, both within the Northern Cancer Service and across the hospital.
Our clinical trials and research unit, based in Launceston, runs a range of phase 2 and 3 trials, and a rigorous MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) meeting program enhances collaborative patient care.
The Northern Cancer Service is an accredited training facility as part of the Victranet Registrar training network. While the radiation oncology advanced trainee is based at the W.P. Holman Clinic in Launceston, Radiation Oncologists at the North-West Cancer Centre actively participate in the registrar’s education program. In addition, the position in Burnie will be supported by a Career Medical Officer, currently being recruited to assist consultants.
The department at the North-West Cancer Centre is equipped with newly installed, state-of-the-art technology, including two Linear Accelerators, a 3D planning system, and a CT Simulator.
Why Tasmania?
Tasmania offers a unique blend of professional and personal fulfillment. With pristine wilderness, award-winning culinary experiences, and a vibrant cultural scene, living in Tasmania provides an extraordinary quality of life. Whether it’s exploring the great outdoors or enjoying local dining and events, Tasmania is the ideal place to pursue a tranquil, yet enriching lifestyle.
Details of Appointment:
- Position: Permanent, full-time, working 76 hours per fortnight, with daytime work only (no on-call duties).
- Start Date: As soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Further information on the Northern Cancer Service is available on our website: Northern Cancer Service – Northern Cancer Service (health.tas.gov.au)
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Salary:
Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $210,000 - $301,349 per annum
Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $291,472 - $301,349 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $28,389 per annum
- Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 per annum
- Private Patient Allowance - 35% of base salary
- On Call Allowance
- North West Tasmania Recruitment & Retention allowance – 20% of base salary
- Relocation package and accommodation allowance available
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in their radiation oncology speciality
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
1. Fellowship of the Australian Royal Medical College relevant to the applicant’s radiation oncology speciality
2. Current Driver’s Licence
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- Crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- serious traffic offences
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
For more information
Dr Axel Durieux
Position: Clinical Director Northern Cancer Service
Phone: (03) 6777 6140
E-mail: axel.durieux@ths.tas.gov.au
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