Radiation Therapist

Northern Sydney Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Radiation Therapist Level 2 to join Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, on a permanent full time basis with a temporary full time until 15 August 2027 (with potential ongoing employment). The role delivers accurate radiation therapy under the direction of Radiation Oncologists within a multidisciplinary team.

You will bring flexibility, commitment to patient and staff welfare, and strong teamwork and communication skills, with experience in

Qualifications

• Graduate in Medical Radiation Science - Radiation Therapy and eligible for NSW EPA licensure and AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated knowledge in multimodality image-based treatment planning and delivery.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a full range of duties expected of the radiation therapist for planning and delivering accurate radiation therapy as prescribed.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient processing and care.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Graduate of Medical Radiation Science - Radiation Therapy

Tools

TBI

SRS

Exactrac

4DCT

4DCBCT

IMRT

VMAT

MLC tracking

Job description

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified Radiation Therapists to join our team on a permanent full time basis. Qualities you will have include flexibility, commitment to patient and staff welfare and a dedication to teamwork and communication. You will join a team that focuses on delivering excellence in patient care, utilising state of the art radiation therapy and evidence based practice. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Temporary Full Time until 15 August 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment) Position Classification: Radiation Therapist Level 2 Remuneration: $1,576.33 - $2,171.43 per week Hours Per Week: 35 Requisition ID: REQ705381

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling. Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals. Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards

What you'll be doing

The primary duty is to undertake a full range of duties expected of the radiation therapist for the purpose of planning and delivering accurate and precise radiation therapy to patients, as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologists. The Radiation Therapist will play a proactive role in the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimum patient processing of technical delivery and patient care.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Graduate of a course in Medical Radiation Science - Radiation Therapy, accredited by the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) and eligible for licensure by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) NSW and eligible for registration by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrate sound knowledge and experience in all aspects of radiation therapy multimodality image based treatment planning and treatment delivery that may include TBI, SRS, Exactrac, 4DCT and 4DCBCT, IMRT and VMAT, MLC tracking.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of radiation therapy quality assurance and quality controls in radiation therapy.
• Demonstrated proven ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process.

The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

For role related queries or questions contact Brian Porter on [e-mail].

Applications Close: 13 November 2026