NNSWLHD Staff Specialist Radiation Oncologist - Tweed Valley Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

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Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region. Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.

Employment Type : Permanent Part Time

Position Classification : Staff Specialist

Remuneration : $278,355 to $376,068 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience

Hours Per Week : 32hrs per week

Requisition ID : REQ631272

Remuneration as a

Senior Specialist

will be considered and is subject to CE Approval

What You'll Be Doing Provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist Radiation Oncology services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.

Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

Why you should consider applying We Can Offer You

Diverse career pathways

Professional and personal development

Help with further study and education

Flexible and supportive work environment

Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and

The opportunity to make a difference!

As a

Staff Specialist

you may also benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.

Where you'll be working The Northern NSW Local Health District covers a large area in north‑eastern NSW extending from Tweed Heads in the north to Tabulam and Urbenville in the west and to Nymboida and Grafton in the South. NNSWLHD provides a diverse range of public healthcare through 12 hospitals and multi‑purpose services, 21 community health centres and other facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Tweed Valley Hospital, your primary work location and a new, major referral hospital at the heart of the network of hospitals and health facilities across the Tweed‑Byron region also including Murwillumbah District and Byron Central Hospitals. Tweed Valley Hospital opened on 14 May 2024. The new facility includes:

more operating theatres and recovery spaces

expanded emergency department

enhanced medical, surgical and mental health services

enhanced ambulatory care services including more outpatients clinics

new interventional cardiology service

new radiotherapy service as part of a new integrated cancer care service.

The Location The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast. The Ballina and Byron Shires include some of Australia’s most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth‑watering local produce.

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing tree‑change, a family destination or an adventure, there’s something to suit every lifestyle.

For more information on living and working in this area please visit Northern NSW Local Health District

Northen NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au

A current valid NSW Working With Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/ for more information.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Radiation Oncologist and/or overseas trained specialist pathway and NSW EPA Radiation Licenses: License S3 Use radioactive substances for radiation oncology; and License IA3 Use radiation apparatus for radiation oncology

Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Radiation Oncology at the role delineation of the service. Experience in treating Head and Neck and Prostate cancers would be advantageous.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team

Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement

Availability to participate in an on‑call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time

Additional Information

Click here for the Position Description

Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Malcolm Lee, Director Medical Services on Email: Malcolm.Leek@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 23 March 2026

For assistance with your application please refer to the Clinician Guide to applying in eCredential

NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential

Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.

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