Radiation Therapist Graduate (Grade 1)

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Alfred Health Bayside Health is offering a 12-month fixed term Graduate Radiation Therapist program for newly qualified RTs. This full time role (76 hours per fortnight) based at Bayside Health provides a structured rotation through planning and treatment with exposure to GRO regional services, culminating in Radiation Therapist Grade 1 (AE4-AF11) within AHRO. Essential requirements: Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiations or equivalent, National Registration with AHPRA to practice as a Medical Radiation Practitioner, and a commitment to CPD, quality and safety, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Apply with a tailored cover letter and CV including two clinical referees, confirm AHPRA registration and Victorian DOH Radiation Use Licence prior to start. Contact Phil Jones for inquiries; applications close 11pm AEST July 2, 2026. We welcome diverse applicants and note influenza vaccination requirements unless exempt.

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• 12-month fixed term appointment - Graduate RT Program
• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Radiation Therapist Grade 1 (AE4-AF11)
• Bayside Health location
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Health Radiation Oncology (AHRO) is a unit of a comprehensive cancer service, with sites located at The Alfred - Melbourne (ARO) and Gippsland Radiation Oncology (GRO) at Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) - Traralgon. The service provides the full range of general radiation oncology and radiation therapy services in addition to some specialised services with both state and national significance.

The Role

Bayside Health's Graduate Radiation Therapist program is aimed at newly qualified radiation therapists entering their first position of employment post graduation. As part of the 12-Month contract, sucessful candidates will undertake a diverse rotation through planning and treatment with a tailored program to support their entry into the profession. Incumbents will be responsible for performing routine radiation treatment planning and treatment delivery and have the opportunity to experience specialty areas and the regional services at GRO. 

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiations or equivalent
• National Registration with AHPRA to practice as a Medical Radiation Practitioner (Radiation Therapist)
• General skills and knowledge base in radiation therapy practice commensurate with entry level qualifications at degree or masters level
• Ability to manage allocated workload efficiently and effectively and within acceptable timeframes, at times with some senior assistance for more complex planning, treatment or problem solving situations relative to experience
• Awareness of quality and safety issues
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Interpersonal and communication skills enabling effective participation in a team and multidisciplinary environment

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Application Process

The Graduate RT position is open to applicants entering the first Radiation Therapy role post qualification. All applicants should submit:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae including
  • 2 clinical referees; each referee should be contactable and able to reply via email. Both email addresses and phone numbers are sought
  • AHPRA registration & Victorian Department of Health Radiation Use Licence required upon commencement

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Phil Jones, Radiation Therapy Manager (ARO) on (03) 9076 3522.

Applications close at 11pm AEST, Thursday 2nd July 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.