Specialist Radiation Oncology

Cc Medical; Queensland; On-site; AUD 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Cc Medical in Queensland invites a Specialist in Radiation Oncology to join a major tertiary referral and teaching hospital. You will work with state-of-the-art radiation therapy technology and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while engaging in teaching and research activities.

The role offers professional development, registrar supervision, and a pathway to FRANZCR with eligibility within 12 months, supporting a high-calibre cancer care program in a coastal regional setting.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in Radiation Oncology to a standard recognised by AHPRA and RANZCR.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists - FRANZCR-or eligibility to obtain FRANZCR within 12 months.

Skills

Clinical experience in Radiation Onc

Education

FRANZCR fellowship or eligibility

Job description

Specialist - Radiation Oncology

Major Tertiary Cancer Centre | Coastal North Queensland

Advance your career in a highly equipped tertiary cancer centre while enjoying an affordable, relaxed coastal lifestyle in tropical North Queensland.

Salary package up to $500k plus - FRANZCR-or eligibility to obtain FRANZCR within 12 months

An outstanding opportunity is available for a Specialist in Radiation Oncology to join a major tertiary referral and teaching hospital. This position offers exposure to complex and varied oncology presentations, advanced radiation therapy technology, multidisciplinary clinical practice, registrar supervision and meaningful research opportunities.

The Location

Based in a vibrant coastal city in Queensland, this opportunity provides the professional scope of a major tertiary centre without the congestion and cost associated with a capital city.

The region offers:

• An affordable housing market and excellent lifestyle value
• Short, convenient daily commutes
• Established schools, universities and family amenities
• A relaxed outdoor lifestyle throughout the year
• Easy access to tropical islands, beaches, national parks and the Great Barrier Reef
• Boating, fishing, diving, hiking and other outdoor activities
• A well-connected regional airport with regular flights to major Australian cities
• A welcoming community with the services and infrastructure of a substantial regional centre
• This is an exceptional opportunity to combine advanced tertiary oncology practice, research and teaching with a genuinely attractive coastal lifestyle.

The Hospital and Cancer Centre

You will join one of Australia’s leading non-metropolitan tertiary hospitals and a major referral centre. The hospital provides a broad range of specialist and subspecialist services and maintains strong partnerships with a nearby university medical school.

The comprehensive cancer centre brings together radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, haematologists, palliative care physicians, specialist nurses and allied health professionals.

• Five linear accelerators with Hexapod technology
• MRI-guided linear accelerator technology
• 4D cone beam CT
• Stereotactic brain and body radiotherapy
• 4DCT simulation
• HDR brachytherapy for gynaecological cancers
• Superficial radiation therapy
• Real-time transperineal prostate ultrasound tracking
• Access to 3T MRI and advanced PET imaging, including FDG, Gallium-68 PSMA and DOTATATE

The centre provides contemporary investigation and treatment options locally, allowing patients across a vast regional catchment to access high-quality specialist cancer care closer to home.

The Opportunity

You will provide tertiary referral radiation oncology services in accordance with professional, ethical and evidence-based standards.

The cancer centre is accredited for five radiation oncology registrar training positions and offers an excellent environment for specialists with an interest in education, supervision and professional development.

Research is strongly encouraged, including original projects, international technology collaborations and participation in multicentre trials, with a particular emphasis on TROG research.

About You

To be considered, you should demonstrate:

• Clinical experience in Radiation Oncology to a standard recognised by AHPRA and RANZCR
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologist - FRANZCR-or eligibility to obtain FRANZCR within 12 months

Internationally qualified Radiation Oncologists holding a recognised specialist qualification are encouraged to enquire, subject to RANZCR specialist assessment and AHPRA registration requirements.