Radiation Oncology Unaccredited Registrar

Radiation Oncology Unaccredited Registrar ( Job Number:  02PA8)  Description ‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Radiation Oncology Unaccredited Registrar Employment Type: Full timeClassification: RegistrarSalary: $125,473 to $155,223 (pa)Location: Canberra Hospital Garran ACTSection: Cancer and Ambulatory SupportClosing Date: 11 January 2025 Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered   What can we offer you:  ·         City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra ·         Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital ·         Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions ·         12% Superannuation ·         Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates ·         Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services About the role:  Applications are sought for the 2026 clinical year, commencing February 2026 for a period of 12 months with possible extension. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY4+ from February 2026. PLEASE NOTE: This position is not accredited for radiation oncology training as prescribed by the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Radiologists and will be based at the Canberra Hospital only.  For candidates currently undergoing palliative medicine training, accreditation can be sought from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians to recognize a six-month period towards their training. Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website. Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACT Public Sector Medical Practitioners Determination The Radiation Oncology Department at the Canberra Hospital treats around 1800 new patients per annum and is equipped with four Varian megavoltage linear accelerators – capable of delivering cranial stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), with Brainlab Exactrac Dynamic Image Guidance, and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), a kilovoltage superficial machine and a high dose rate brachytherapy unit. Available technologies include volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy, image guided radiotherapy (IGRT), cone-beam CT (CBCT), gated and free breathing 4D-CT, and intracavitary brachytherapy. The medical team consists of 8.2 FTE Radiation Oncologists, 5-7 Registrars/SRMOs and 1 RMO. There are weekly/fortnightly clinical audit meetings, journal clubs, multi-disciplinary meetings for most tumour streams, and educational sessions. As an integral part of the Canberra Region Cancer Centre, the Radiation Oncology Department liaises closely with the departments of Medical Oncology, Haematology, Surgical subspecialties and Palliative Care.  The Radiation Oncology Department at the Canberra Hospital provides a robust in-house formal and informal registrar teaching program and encourages registrars and SRMOs to attend the Basic Sciences in Oncology Course (BSOC) in Sydney. Responsibility Statement: Responsible to: Clinical Director of Radiation Oncology Department, Director of Training (DOT), and Clinical Supervisors (Radiation Oncologists). Responsible for: Management of patients in outpatient and inpatient settings under the supervision of Staff Specialist Radiation Oncologists, and for supervising junior medical officers on Radiation Oncology rotation.  Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to: •     Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check •     Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy  For more information regarding the position details click here for the Position Description How to apply or want to know more? Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include: •      A copy of a current resumé. •      A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. •      Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here CHS Contact: Dr Hilde Kleiven Director of Training Radiation Oncology or Dr Trish Pulvirenti Director of Training Radiation Oncology #LI-DNI Job : Junior Medical Officers Salary Range : 125,473.00 - 155,223.00 Closing Date : 11/Jan/2026, 12:59:00 PM