Staff Specialist Radiation Oncologist Position 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.
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.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Location: WP Holman Clinic Launceston
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
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.
Pre‑employment checks
Conviction checks in the following areas:
Crimes of violence.
Sex related offences.
Serious drug offences.
Crimes involving dishonesty.
Identification check.
Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Equal Opportunity Statement The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
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