Staff Specialist Radiation Oncologist Position

Join Our Expanding Radiation Oncology Service in Tasmania

If you are a skilled and enthusiastic Radiation Oncologist looking for an exciting opportunity in an expanding cancer service, apply now!

We are seeking a highly motivated Radiation Oncologist to join the Northern Cancer Service, based in Launceston. 

About the Northern Cancer Service

The Northern Cancer Service provides comprehensive and integrated cancer care, offering state-of-the-art medical oncology, radiation oncology, and haematology services to a population of approximately 250,000 people across Northern Tasmania.  The service operates radiation therapy sites in both Launceston and Burnie. The WP Holman Clinic Launceston has the capacity to operate up to three linear accelerators.  The WP Holman Clinic provides outreach services to our Burnie site. Burnie currently operates as a single-machine unit, with a second linear accelerator on site for service expansion.

Your Role & Opportunities

Our Radiation Oncology Team consists of:

• 5 Radiation Oncologists
• 1 fully accredited Advanced Trainee
• 1 newly qualified Radiation Oncologist (IMG) has recently joined the team for at least the next 18 months.

Patient Care:

• Provide Consultant Service to inpatients and admit patients under their care.
• Conduct or direct out-patient clinics in Radiation Oncology Services.
• Participate in quality assurance programs for the Radiation Oncology Services.
• Participate in an After Hours Consultants On call Roster for Radiation Oncology Services.
• Launceston provides Brachytherapy services for the entire state of Tasmania.

Teaching:

• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate specialist trainee teaching.
• Liaise with the University of Tasmania, Department of Medicine in respect to the teaching of undergraduates.

Research & Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

• Our clinical trials and research unit, based in Launceston, runs a range of Phase 2 & 3 trials.
• A rigorous Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) program fosters collaborative patient care.
• Maintain an active involvement in research.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive and inspiring team, working alongside a supportive and experienced executive group, as well as a highly skilled and motivated team of radiation therapists, radiation nurses, physicists, and engineers. The Northern Cancer Service prides itself on a strong culture of collegiality, collaboration, and innovation, creating an environment of integrity and compassion.

You can expect high levels of cooperation across specialties, both within the Northern Cancer Service and across our hospital network.

Further information on the Northern Cancer Service is available on our website:

Northern Cancer Service – Northern Cancer Service (health.tas.gov.au)

Details of Appointment:

• Position: Permanent, full-time, working 76 hours per fortnight, with on-call duties. Fixed term hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant. *notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
• Start Date: As soon as possible.
• Location: WP Holman Clinic Launceston

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.

Salary: 

A remuneration package comprising the Agreement base salary, relevant allowances and other entitlements will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on clinical experience and seniority.

The remuneration package for this position, based on classification as a Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 9, starts at $484,000 per annum, with potential for higher earnings in accordance with the current Specialist Medical Practitioner Award (Tasmania).

• Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum
• Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 - $310,389 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

Total package for the successful candidate may include the following:

• Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,974 per annum
• Relocation package and accommodation allowance available up to $20,000
• Subject to approval from the Private Patient Scheme Committee (PPS), 35% of Base salary plus on-call, pro rata) of additional payment will be paid from (PPS).

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in the speciality of radiation oncology speciality 
• Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists

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.

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check. 

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Generic Staff Specialist - Radiation Oncologist SMP1-11 (June 2024) CSU.docx

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.

Applicant Guide

Applicant Guide.docx

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:

1. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
2. All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
3. 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 Stephen Kennedy 

Position: Staff Specialist Radiation Oncologist – Head of Radiation Oncology
Phone: (03) 6777 6140
E-mail: stephen.kennedy@ths.tas.gov.au

 Important information

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