Western Sydney Local Health District

Reference number

REQ674208

Occupation

Medical Radiation Therapist (Radiation Therapist)

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - Greater West

Salary Information

$149765.02 - $153444.13

Closing date

30 August 2026 at 11:59pm

Lead a High-Performing Radiation Therapy Team

Drive Innovation Across a Multi-Site Network

❤️ Shape Patient Care While Growing Your Leadership Career

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Manage a dynamic Radiation Therapy service, mentor talented clinicians and help deliver exceptional cancer care across a leading health network.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Radiation Therapist Level 4 Grade 2

Remuneration: $155,755.64 - $159,581.89 per annum

Hours Per Week: 35

Location: Blacktown Hospital or Westmead Hospital – across WSLHD

Where you'll be working

Join the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Radiation Therapy Network, working across a collaborative multi-campus service committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred cancer care. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Radiation Therapist ready to step into a permanent leadership role where your expertise will influence clinical excellence, innovation and service improvement.

You will enjoy

- Leading an experienced and passionate multidisciplinary Radiation Therapy team.
- Working across a progressive network committed to collaboration and innovation.
- Access to ongoing leadership, education, research and professional development opportunities.
- Exposure to the latest technology, treatment techniques and quality improvement initiatives.
- Making a genuine difference to the lives of patients and their families every day.

What you'll be doing As a senior clinical leader, you will oversee the daily operation of a busy Radiation Therapy service while supporting the Director and Deputy Directors to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality patient care across the network.

In this role you will:

- Lead daily treatment, planning and simulation services to maximise patient access and minimise waiting times.
- Mentor, support and develop Radiation Therapists, students and multidisciplinary staff while fostering a positive team culture.
- Drive quality improvement, accreditation, clinical governance and service excellence across the department.
- Coordinate workforce planning, rostering,



performance development and operational problem-solving.
- Champion recent technology, clinical innovation and service improvement projects that shape the future of Radiation Therapy.

This position will be rotational between head of treatment operations and head of planning operations. Whilst located primarily at Blacktown Cancer and Haematology centre, the successful applicant will have some cross district responsibilities within the WSLHD radiation therapy service and may be requested to work at either location (Blacktown or Westmead) as required.

About You

You are an experienced Radiation Therapist who enjoys leading people, solving complex challenges and creating high-performing teams. You thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient outcomes while supporting others to grow.

You will bring

- Significant experience leading large clinical teams within Radiation Therapy.
- Extensive experience across planning, simulation and treatment.
- Outstanding communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Demonstrated success in quality improvement, clinical governance and service development.
- Strong problem-solving, organisational and time management skills.
- A commitment to mentoring, coaching and developing future Radiation Therapy professionals.

Why make the move? If you are looking for your next leadership challenge, this permanent opportunity offers the chance to influence clinical practice, develop future leaders and be part of one of NSW's largest and most progressive Radiation Therapy services. Whether you are already in a senior role or ready to take the next exciting step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help transform cancer care for our community. Apply today and grow your career with NSW Health, where your expertise, leadership and passion can make a lasting impact. Submit online your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirement:





- Qualification: Bachelor of applied science (Medical Radiation Technology) degree or equivalent qualification.
- Registration: Registration with the AHPRA as a Radiation Therapist.
- Licence: Eligible to hold an EPA license to use radiation apparatus for the purpose of practicing radiotherapy.

Selection Criteria:

- Significant experience managing large clinical teams in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated problem solving capabilities and time management skills.
- Extensive clinical experience in all aspects of radiation therapy treatment and planning.
- Possess an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and maintain quality communication and interpersonal skills with patients, radiation therapists and other health care professionals
- - Demonstrated experience in quality improvement and assurance.

- Demonstrated experience in performance development of staff.

Requisition ID: REQ674208 Applications Close: 30th August 2026

Need more information?

- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Vicky Cawood on 02 8890 7129

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)

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