Staff Specialist - Radiation Oncologist *RELOCATE TO TASMANIA*
Department of Health Tasmania
Melbourne, VIC
A$216,300-$310,389 p/a
Healthcare & Medical → Medical Specialists
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Posted 1 day ago
Radiation Oncologist – 12 month Fixed Term Full Time position
Join Our Expanding Radiation Oncology Service in Tasmania
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 W.P. Holman Clinic in Launceston has five Radiation Oncologists and one fully accredited advanced trainee position.
* A newly qualified Radiation Oncologist (IMG) has recently joined the team for at least the next two years.
Advanced Techniques & Specialised Services
* Stereotactic Therapy
* Brachytherapy Service: Launceston provides Brachytherapy services for the entire state of Tasmania.
* Modern Brachytherapy Suite was upgraded last year with new HDR equipment, providing exciting new opportunities.
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.
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.
For further information visit: Northern Cancer Service – Northern Cancer Service (health.tas.gov.au)
Details of Appointment
* Position: Fixed term 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
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.
Remuneration package
Includes a base salary and suite of allowances. As an illustration, the total package would start at $484,000 per annum for a specialist with 9 years of experience.
Base salary: In accordance with the current Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022.
* Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 – Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum.
* Salary access to Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 - $310,389 subject to satisfying criteria for Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the agreement.
* 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 Scheme: 35% of base salary.
* On‑call allowance (based on 1 in 6): 6.7% of base salary.
* Relocation package and accommodation allowance available.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
* Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in the speciality of radiation oncology.
* 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.
* 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
* Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
* Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.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:
* 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
The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.
To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for "Existing applicant login" where you can update your details.
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.
About Department of Health Tasmania
Public Health Services works to improve and protect the health and wellbeing for all Tasmanians.
We work with many people and organisations across a wide range of areas and at all levels of government to:
* Protect Tasmanians from public and environmental health hazards.
* Prevent and reduce chronic (long‑term) conditions at the population level.
* Help people achieve their best possible health.
We assess and manage public health risks including environmental health, radiation protection and communicable diseases.
We also monitor the health status of Tasmanians to help inform decision‑making and health priorities.
We work by setting policies and delivering or funding programs that aim to improve rates of physical activity and good nutrition, ensure healthy environments, and reduce the harms from tobacco.
Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.
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