Assistant Unit Leader, Radiation Therapy & Leadership

GenesisCare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus (5,000 on start,

Up to $4,000 relocation assistance

9-day fortnight with rotational ADO

Regional retention bonuses

EAP support for employees and families

Opportunity to purchase additional 10%

Job summary

GenesisCare Cairns is seeking an Assistant Unit Leader to support the Unit Leader, mentor Radiation Therapists and uphold patient-centred care across pre-treatment and treatment workflows. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, lead daily operations, coordinate staffing and ensure compliance with safety standards while contributing to service improvements and adoption of new technologies.

A strong clinical background in radiation therapy and a passion for leadership will help you thrive in

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Radiation Therapy and current registration with AHPRA.
• Strong clinical experience in radiation therapy with QA and patient safety requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership potential or experience, mentoring colleagues or coordinating clinical activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and mentor Radiation Therapists within the department, fostering safe clinical practice and patient-centered care.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, QA processes and safety standards.
• Champion a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement, supporting incident management and service improvements.
• Coordinate daily workflows, staffing and resources to ensure safe service delivery and continuity of care.
• Work closely with Radiation Oncologists, Pre-Treatment Leaders, Medical Physicists and the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the introduction of new technologies and changes to clinical practice with proper training and communication.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Registration with AHPRA

Radiation Therapy qualification

Job description

GenesisCare Cairns is seeking an Assistant Unit Leader to support the Unit Leader, mentor Radiation Therapists and uphold patient-centred care across pre-treatment and treatment workflows. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, lead daily operations, coordinate staffing and ensure compliance with safety standards while contributing to service improvements and adoption of new technologies.

A strong clinical background in radiation therapy and a passion for leadership will help you thrive in