Senior Radiation Therapist - Icon Cancer Centre Cairns, Queensland

Job Description

Medical Cairns Full Time Icon Cancer Centre AustraliaWe have an exciting opportunity for a Radiation Therapist looking to advance their career in a senior role in Cairns Radiation Oncology Services . Working across our two radiation oncology centres in Cairns you will support the Clinical Lead and Charge Radiation Therapist across all simulation, planning and treatment areas. Advance your career as a Senior Radiation Therapist in an innovative, research-driven organisation that is rapidly expanding and committed to excellence in patient care. Attractive Salary & Relocation Package on Offer. Clear Development/Progression Pathways. Planning & Treatment Rotation. Benefits: 5 Weeks Annual Leave + PD Allowance + Novated Lease Options + Fitness Passport Fortnightly RDO. Permanent Role, working Full-Time (38hrs), across Monday-Friday business hours. Our staff have the ability to work across two radiation oncology centres in Cairns - the newly opened world-class Private centre, with a brand new Halcyon with Identify SGRT, comprehensive stereotactic capability and a Siemens Go.Sim, and the established Cairns Hospital Liz Plummer Cancer Care Centre - delivering exceptional care in an inpatient and outpatient setting, with two newly installed TrueBeam linear accelerators with AlignRT SGRT, as well as an expanding Stereotactic program, advanced IGRT, and a Siemens Biograph CT. Continued professional development is strongly supported at Icon, with dedicated CPD leave and allowance for all radiation therapists, a national in-service program, and education/training advisors available to support career progression and aspiration. Staff are also encouraged to be involved in CPD activities run through the FNQ ASMIRT Sub Branch. Icon proudly celebrates individual and team success through our internal Rewards & Recognition program. Key Responsibilities Work closely with the Clinical Lead and Charge Radiation Therapists to oversee simulation, planning, and treatment, ensuring excellence in patient care. Contribute to the efficient management of planning and treatment workflows to optimise patient outcomes and department efficiency. Act as a technical resource and provide leadership to junior staff. Clinically implement planning and treatments as directed by the Radiation Oncologist that best meet the patient’s needs. Ensure adherence to departments protocols and procedures to deliver safe and efficient service with exceptional patient care. Assist in the support, orientation, education and mentoring of intern, PCP and student radiation therapists rostered to the unit. What you will bring to the team: Strong understanding of the service delivery models within the private healthcare sector. Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Radiation Therapist, with demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and technical expertise. Demonstrated experience in planning and plan checking in a range of radiotherapy techniques. Capacity to work effectively and positively as a member of the Multidisciplinary team. Commitment to the delivery of high-quality radiation therapy services and patient care. Experience in delivery and planning of stereotactic radiotherapy techniques desirable. Ability to adhere to clinical protocols and procedures. Apply effective communication and interpersonal skills to represent Icon in a strong and positive manner to all stakeholders. Current AHPRA radiation therapist registration. Current Radiation License to use a radiation source. Icon Group Icon Group is Australia's largest integrated provider of cancer care with a growing reach in New Zealand, Asia and the United Kingdom.Icon is built on a strong but simple mission - to deliver the best care possible to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible. The group brings together all aspects of quality cancer care including medical oncology, haematology, radiation oncology, research, theranostics, pharmacy and compounding to deliver a truly integrated, end-to-end seamless service for cancer patients. With more than 3500 team members, a network of more than 350 doctors, over 50 cancer centres, six compounding facilities and operational support of 70 plus pharmacies, Icon is delivering world-leading care and helping address the global cancer burden. Here’s Why Our People Choose Us Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.Impact, at Scale: We’re Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you’ll know your work is making a difference.Connection, at Heart: Our work isn’t easy but it’s extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.Opportunity, at Hand: We’re constantly innovating. We deliver over 3.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 7 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.Our Culture And Benefits At Icon, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that grow with you. Enjoy:Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands! Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping. Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals. Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us. Online Courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories. Paid Parental Leave: Supporting you both personally and professionally. Excited to join Us? At Icon Group, we’re incredibly proud of our passionate, dedicated people and the life-changing work they do. Apply Now to join us and make a difference. You belong with a team that genuinely cares. Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds. Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs. #J-18808-Ljbffr