Radiation Therapist

NSW Health; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated Leasing

Education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Hospital, part of Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, is seeking a Radiation Therapist Level 2 for a permanent full-time position (35 hours per week) at NBMLHD. You will simulate, plan and treat patients with ionising radiation in a multidisciplinary team, upholding safety and quality in cancer care.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy) or equivalent and general registration with AHPRA plus IA13/S13 licences; NBMLHD offers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy) or equivalent.
• General registration as Medical Radiation Therapist with AHPRA and IA13/S13 licences.
• Recent experience in planning techniques including IMRT/VMAT.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Simulate, plan and treat patients using ionising radiation.
• Operate specialised radiation therapy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to development of clinical protocols and treatment techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.

Skills

Independent clinical judgement

Plan & deliver VMAT/IMRT

Communication in MDT

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy)

AHPRA registration + IA13/S13 licences

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Radiation Therapist Level 2
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration:$82,250.64 - $113,302.11 per annum
Hours Per Week:35
Requisition ID:REQ699553
Applications Close: 21/10/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

Be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality cancer care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients throughout their treatment journey. Nepean Hospital is seeking a passionate Radiation Therapist to help provide safe, accurate and patient-centred radiation therapy services within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

In this frontline clinical role, you will simulate, plan and treat patients using ionising radiation in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining high technical standards of radiation therapy practice. You will safely operate specialised equipment in accordance with radiation safety requirements and work health and safety standards, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care at every stage of treatment. Working closely with patients, carers, students and colleagues, you will build strong professional relationships and contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on achieving the best possible patient outcomes.

You will also play an important role in the ongoing development and enhancement of clinical protocols and treatment techniques, supporting continuous service improvement and clinical excellence. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your professional expertise while contributing to a service committed to high-quality cancer care.

If you have strong technical and clinical skills, a commitment to patient-centred care and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply!

Please note: This recruitment campaign is open to currently qualified and practising Radiation Therapists. Graduates completing their degree in 2026 are encouraged to apply through the Radiation Therapy Graduate Recruitment Program (REQ697442).

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy) or Bachelor of Applied Science or qualification deemed equivalent by employer; General Registration as a Medical Radiation Therapist by Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority and holder of IA13 and S13 Radiation User Licence (NSW EPA Licence).
• Demonstrate independent and significant recent professional knowledge, judgement and experience to acquire and exhibit competence in all aspects of appropriate clinical tasks.
• Recent and demonstrated experience and technical skills in advanced Planning techniques, incorporating multi-modality image registration for techniques such as IMRT and VMAT.
• Demonstrated evidence of contribution to a high functioning team that encourages collaboration, participation, and respect in shared team goals.
• Dedicated commitment in providing a high level of individual patient care with an understanding of patient needs and psychology, as well as work health and safety issues (e.g. manual handling).
• Open and friendly communicator with demonstrated communication skills in written, verbal, and electronic formats.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience within the multi-disciplinary team of more complex modalities including quality assurance and improvement, work health and safety and radiation safety.
• Demonstrated significant ongoing commitment in Continuing Education and Professional Development of self and others, including students to satisfy accreditation through AHPRA as per the MRPB requirements.

Additional information

• For role related queries or questions contact Kevin Van Tilburg on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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