Radiation Therapist (Lvl 2) - Temp FT
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 35 Hours Per Week, Up Until 25/07/2026
Location: Liverpool and Campbelltown Hospital
Position Classification: Radiation Therapist Level 2
Remuneration: $1,457.40 - $2,007.61 Per Week
Requisition ID: REQ578482
Application Close Date: 09/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 11/06/2025 – 18/06/2025
Contact Details: Sandie Smith - (02) 4634 4328 I Sandie.Smith@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
SWSLHD are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated and professional Radiation Therapists to enhance the highly skilled radiotherapy team for Liverpool/Campbelltown hospital.
To be successful in this role you will be a highly effective communicator who can work seamlessly within a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team. You will be driven to provide optimum care to patients and actively ensure continuous improvement for both your own skills and the department to ensure quality, safe, patient care. Bringing your strong clinical experience to the role, you will be able to ensure outstanding service delivery and work as part of the team to aid education, mentoring and instruction to staff and students within the department and work to grow the future of radiation therapy. Contribution to quality and research initiatives is encouraged.
SWSLHD Radiation Oncology Service operates over two sites (Liverpool and Campbelltown Hospitals) and consists of 3 Elekta Linacs, Orthovoltage and a Phillips CT at Campbelltown and 3 Elekta Linacs, a Tomotherapy unit, Brachytherapy, Orthovoltage, a Phillips CT and a dedicated 3T Siemens MRI at Liverpool to offer patients in the district a comprehensive Radiotherapy Service. The successful applicant will be rostered across both sites to maximise their development and meet service needs.
New graduates are welcome to apply and if successful, they will be placed in a new graduate program to further develop their skills.
International applicants with valid work visas and full AHPRA registration will be considered for the position .
What You'll be Doing
To competently perform roles, within a multi-disciplinary team, as an accredited radiation therapist practitioner in simulation, planning, treatment, quality assurance and quality improvement, research and teaching in Radiation Therapy procedures to ensure high-quality patient-centred care is delivered and maintained
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.
The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.
Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Successful completion of a degree in Medical Radiation Technology or equivalent qualification recognised by the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT).Full Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Radiation Therapist.Hold a Valid NSW EPA Radiation Licence or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
- Demonstrate sound knowledge and experience in all aspects of radiation therapy planning and treatment, with multimodality image verification, conventional and advanced planning and treatment delivery that may include, but not restricted to, 4DCT and 4DCBCT, IMRT and VMAT, SRS and SABR techniques, DIBH and Seed Tracking.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully in small teams, self-motivated with initiative and able to cope with dynamic and changing work practices including flexibility in work hours and location.
- Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, written and spoken, ability to relate with patients, carers and families, and the various staff groups within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of radiation therapy quality assurance, radiation safety principles and practices, and participation in incident reporting, site group meetings and adherence to NSW Health policies and guidelines.
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Additional Information
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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