Staff Specialist - Radiation Oncologist (526563)

Staff Specialist - Radiation Oncologist (526563)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth

Northern Cancer Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 27 July, 2025 11 : 55 PM

Sunday 27 July, 2025 11 : 55 PM AEST

Award / Classification :

Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-11

Employment type : Full Time

Region : North

Location :

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Provide quality specialist and subspecialty medical services to cancer services within the limits of specified clinical privileges.

Radiation Oncologist – Multiple Full-Time Positions

Join Our Expanding Radiation Oncology Service in Tasmania

If you are a skilled and enthusiastic Radiation Oncologist looking for an exciting opportunity in an expanding cancer service, apply now!

We are seeking a highly motivated Radiation Oncologists to join the Northern Cancer Service, based in Launceston.

About the Northern Cancer Service

The Northern Cancer Service provides comprehensive and integrated cancer care, offering state-of-the-art medical oncology, radiation oncology, and haematology services to a population of approximately 250,000 people across Northern Tasmania. The service operates radiation therapy sites in both Launceston and Burnie.The WP Holman Clinic Launceston has the capacity to operate up to three linear accelerators. The WP Holman Clinic provides outreach services to our Burnie site. Burnie currently operates as a single-machine unit, with the recent addition of a second linear accelerator, we are expanding services.

• The W.P. Holman Clinic in Launceston has three Radiation Oncologists and one fully accredited advanced trainee position, with plans for future expansion to a second trainee position.
• A newly qualified Radiation Oncologist (IMG) has recently joined the team for at least the next two years.

Advanced Techniques & Specialised Services :

Research & Multidisciplinary Collaboration :

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive and inspiring team, working alongside a supportive and experienced executive group, as well as a highly skilled and motivated team of radiation therapists, radiation nurses, physicists, and engineers. The Northern Cancer Service prides itself on a strong culture of collegiality, collaboration, and innovation, creating an environment of integrity and compassion.

You can expect high levels of cooperation across specialties, both within the Northern Cancer Service and across our hospital network.

Further information on the Northern Cancer Service is available on our website :

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Details of Appointment :

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary : The remuneration package for this position, based on classification as a Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 9, starts at $484,000 per annum, with potential for higher earnings in accordance with the current Specialist Medical Practitioner Award (Tasmania).

Total package for the successful candidate may include the following :

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria :

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted.

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