Radiation Therapy - Director

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary with incremental"s"

Superannuation up to 12.75%

Salary packaging

Job summary

The Radiation Therapist - Director at Metro North Health provides professional and operational leadership for the Radiation Therapy Service within Cancer Care Services at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. This senior role ensures delivery of a contemporary, high-quality radiation therapy service aligned with Queensland Health priorities and Metro North Health’s strategic direction.

You will lead service planning, workforce management, quality improvement and resource allocation, working

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in radiation therapy or medical imaging
• Strong strategic planning, governance and change-management skills
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of service planning, budgeting and asset management

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Radiation Therapy Service within Cancer Care Services.
• Lead workforce management, recruitment, performance development and organisational change initiatives.
• Monitor activity and demand trends to support evidence-based planning and service delivery.
• Drive quality improvement, risk management and clinical governance to meet best-practice standards.
• Oversee major equipment planning, capital projects and strategic replacement programs for radiation therapy technology.

Job description

As the Radiation Therapist - Director, you will provide professional and operational leadership for the Radiation Therapy Service within Cancer Care Services at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of a contemporary, high-quality radiation therapy service that meets community expectations, aligns with Queensland Health priorities and supports the strategic direction of Metro North Health.

You will lead service planning, workforce management, quality improvement and resource allocation activities while providing expert professional advice across the health service. Working closely with multidisciplinary stakeholders, you will drive innovation, oversee major equipment and infrastructure planning, and ensure the service remains responsive to current and future demands within a complex tertiary healthcare environment.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Provide strategic leadership and management of the Radiation Therapy Service, contributing to service planning, policy development and professional standards at local, state and national levels.
• Lead a large multidisciplinary workforce, overseeing recruitment, performance management, professional development and organisational change initiatives.
• Monitor service activity, utilisation and future demand trends to support evidence-based planning and optimise service delivery outcomes.
• Drive quality improvement, risk management and clinical governance processes, ensuring compliance with best practice standards and continuous service enhancement.
• Manage significant financial, asset and equipment resources, including budget development, capital planning, procurement activities and strategic replacement programs for specialised radiation therapy technology.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.