Department of Health

Government of Western Australia

North Metropolitan Area Health Service

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

RADIATION THERAPIST RECRUITMENT POOL

Radiation Oncology

Position/ Reference No:  Pool Ref CG445

HSU Level P1 $AU57,093 - $AU80,150 pa pro rata

Full time positions are currently available at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital for suitably qualified radiation therapists. 

·      Salary packaging and 9% superannuation are both additional to the above salary rates

·      Short and long term contracts are available

·      SCGH will sponsor international applicants on visas

·      Financial assistance is available for relocation purposes to applicants securing employment for 12 months or more

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is a fully accredited teaching hospital located just minutes from Perth's CBD, near the magnificent Kings Park in Nedlands Western Australia. SCGH is home to Western Australia's only public comprehensive cancer centre - the largest cancer treatment centre in the State. With 6 Varian linear accelerators (2 with OBI, 1 with CBCT and 1 with ExacTRAC), XiO and Monaco planning systems, Toshiba wide bore CT scanner and ARIA oncology information system, we are involved in treating a variety of cancer patients and are the sole providers of paediatric radiotherapy in WA. Other specialist techniques include stereotactic radiosurgery, HDR and LDR brachytherapy, IGRT and IMRT. We have a strong educational program and enjoy training both undergrad and postgrad students as well as PDYs. Opportunities to participate in research are abundant with 2 rotating Research RT positions since 1999 permitting over 20 RTs to pursue and achieve their own career goals. SCGH treats over 2,200 new courses each year and we aim to provide a compassionate and expert radiotherapy service to the people of WA.

Job Description:  You will be working as a competent practitioner, exercising professional judgement providing a high level of patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be working across all areas of radiation oncology performing localisation, planning and delivering radiation treatment. You will have a tertiary qualification in Radiation Therapy and be eligible for registration with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board of WA and licensing with the WA Radiological Council. You will also need to be eligible for full accreditation with the Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR).

 For Further Job Related Information: Please contact Rachel Kearvell via email Rachel.Kearvell@health.wa.gov.au   

 Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. To search for this position on the website, click on the map of Western Australia, then type in the position number (CG445) and/or position title in the field titled "Position Number or Keywords". Please address each of the Essential and Desirable criteria as listed in the Job Description.

 

Department of Health

Government of Western Australia

North Metropolitan Area Health Service

 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
SENIOR RADIATION THERAPIST (TREATMENT) x 2
Position/ Reference No: CG003990
2 x Permanent/Fixed term contract
HSU Level P2 $82,223 - $87,567 pa

 Full time positions are currently available at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital for suitably qualified radiation therapists. 

·      Salary packaging and 9% superannuation are additional to the indicated salary rates

·      Although these are permanent positions, fixed term opportunities will be considered

·      SCGH will sponsor international applicants on visas

·      Financial assistance is available for relocation purposes to applicants securing employment for 12 months or more

Job Description: Applications are invited for experienced and suitably qualified Radiation Therapists to thrive in a Senior Radiation Therapist role. You will be responsible for managing and ensuring the effective operation of a treatment unit and at times assist in the planning area. In this role you will lead a team to provide a quality radiation therapy service with compassion and caring to cancer patients in WA.

The successful applicant will have relevant experience in Radiation Therapy, the ability to lead and motivate staff, whilst showing drive, enthusiasm and initiative.  Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential. You will have a tertiary qualification in Radiation Therapy and be eligible for registration with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board of WA and licensing with the Radiological Council WA. 

SCGH is home to Western Australia's only public comprehensive cancer centre - the largest cancer treatment centre in the State. With 6 Varian linear accelerators (2 with OBI, 1 with CBCT and 1 with ExacTRAC), XiO and Monaco planning systems, Toshiba wide bore CT scanner and ARIA oncology information system, we are involved in treating a variety of cancer patients and are the sole providers of paediatric radiotherapy in WA. Other specialist techniques include stereotactic radiosurgery, HDR brachytherapy, IGRT and IMRT. 

For Further Job Related Information: Please contact Rachel Kearvell or Sara Condron on 9346 1476 / 9346 4944 or email Rachel.Kearvell@health.wa.gov.au or Sara.Condron@health.wa.gov.au

Selection Criteria:  Applicants are requested to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. To search for this position on the website, click on the map of Western Australia, then type in the position number (CG003990) and/or position title in the field titled "Position Number or Keywords". Please address each of the Essential and Desirable criteria as listed in the Job Description. Applicants should have their current resume/curriculum vitae and application addressing the selection criteria complete and ready to attach, prior to clicking on the "Apply for Job" button. You will be asked three questions during this process and then to attach your documentation, so it is recommended to allow enough time to complete these requests.

Alternatively you can request for an application kit to be sent to you by calling 9480 9307.

Other Conditions:

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "identical" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months from the initial date of the appointment.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT PROFORMA, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED           

The Department of Health is an equal opportunity employer and is a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

 

CLOSING DATE: 4:00pm on Monday 16^th May 2011