About your employer
Townsville Hospital and Health Service is one of Queensland's largest and most progressive health services, delivering exceptional care across tertiary, regional and rural settings.
We are committed to clinical excellence, innovation, research and education, providing our staff with outstanding opportunities for professional development, career progression and leadership.
Working in North Queensland offers the best of both worlds, a rewarding career in a supportive, collaborative environment, combined with an enviable tropical lifestyle, affordable living, and easy access to some of Australia's most spectacular natural attractions.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Base salary range of $****** to $****** per hour
4 to 6 weeks annual leave plus 14% to 17.5% leave loading
*****% employer contribution to superannuation
Attraction and retention incentive allowance
Regional and rural attraction allowance
Motor vehicle allowance
Professional development allowance + dedicated leave
On-call and shift allowances (where applicable)
Access to salary packaging and a range of additional benefits
About your opportunity
Join one of Australia's most technologically advanced regional cancer centres and contribute to the delivery of cutting-edge radiation oncology services.
Working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will have access to world-class technology, opportunities for research and teaching,



and the chance to make a meaningful difference to cancer patients across North Queensland.
The Townsville Cancer Centre, located within Townsville University Hospital, is a tertiary cancer centre providing comprehensive cancer care to patients across North Queensland.
The centre is equipped with advanced radiation therapy technology, including five linear accelerators, stereotactic brain and body radiotherapy capabilities, HDR brachytherapy, 4DCT simulation, and Australia's first MRI linear accelerator.
You will have the chance to contribute to innovative treatment development and participate in MRI linac research projects through the international MRI linac consortium.
As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team of radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, haematologists, palliative care physicians, nursing and allied health professionals, you will help deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
As a teaching hospital affiliated with James Cook University, the service is committed to education, research and clinical excellence, with opportunities to participate in registrar training, research activities and multicentre clinical trials, including TROG studies.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now to join one of Australia's most technologically advanced regional cancer centres and help shape the future of cancer care in North Queensland.
Enquiries: Timothy Squire on **************.
Apply ONLINE:
Applications close: 19/08/2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

📌 Staff Specialist - Radiation Oncology (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville Hospital and Health Service
📍 Townsville