Posted date: 14 / 09 / 2026

Important information

- Reference: SAHMRI843
- Employment type: PTC - Part-time Contract
- Location: SAHMRI North Terrace
- Applications close: Monday, 05 Oct 2026

Summary

Comparative Planning Radiation Therapist - Part time - 0. 4 FTE Fixed Term until June 2027 This role offers the opportunity to be part of Australia's first proton therapy centre and support a national comparative planning service for patients across Australia and New Zealand at the Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy & Research (ABCPTR)

ABCPTR is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Comparative Planning Radiation Therapist to join our comparative planning team physically located at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). This role will suit a radiation therapist with strong treatment planning experience, excellent communication skills and an interest in proton therapy.

Reporting to the Lead Radiation Therapist, you will work closely with clinical and non-clinical team members to support comparative planning referrals, multidisciplinary meetings and the development of high-quality proton treatment plans.

Key responsibilities include

About the role

Review and refine referral workflows for comparative planning. Coordinate comparative planning multidisciplinary meetings.

Liaise with referral institutions throughout the planning process.

Develop and review procedures, protocols and supporting documents.

Ensure incoming referrals are managed in a timely manner.

Generate proton treatment plans and written outcome reports.

Contribute to comparative planning projects, research and service improvement.

Maintain professional development and work within AHPRA requirements.





About you The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

A relevant degree in medical radiation sciences or equivalent.

Current registration with AHPRA.

An EPA licence to operate ionising radiation apparatus.

At least 3 years; experience as a clinical radiation therapist.

Experience or a demonstrated interest in proton therapy.

Experience with advanced radiotherapy treatment planning techniques.

RayStation treatment planning experience, desirable.

Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

The ability to work autonomously and under limited direction.

Experience developing or reviewing systems, procedures or protocols

Special Requirements

Some out of hours work may be required.

As a not-for-profit organisation, ABCPTR employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900, helping you reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay.

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold relevant working rights within Australia at the time of application.

For a copy of the position description Click Here For more information, please contact Melanie Penfold at [email protected]

Applications close: 4 October 2026

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is identified.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

Applications close Monday, 05 Oct 2026

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📌 Comparative Planning Radiation Therapist (Adelaide)
🏢 South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)
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