Director of Radiation Oncology

Employment Type -  Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 76 

Job Category - Medical - Specialist

Req Id - 8787 

• Lead and shape the future of Radiation Oncology at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre, delivering world-class, patient-centred care.
• Enjoy a rewarding lifestyle in Geelong, working with state-of-the-art technology and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team
• Permanent full-time opportunity (76 hours per fortnight)

About the role

Join the Andrew Love Cancer Centre (ALCC), a comprehensive cancer centre that has been delivering expert cancer care to the Geelong and Barwon South West community since 1992. Our service provides adults across the region with access to world-class cancer treatment in a supportive and caring environment, supported by state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technology, and highly skilled multidisciplinary health professionals.

As Director of Radiation Oncology, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Radiation Oncology Unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. The role is responsible for the planning, development, and continuous improvement of Radiation Oncology services across Barwon Health, ensuring services remain responsive to the evolving needs of our growing regional community.

Working closely with senior clinical and operational leaders, you will drive service innovation, support excellence in clinical practice, and contribute to the ongoing growth and reputation of the Andrew Love Cancer Centre as a leading regional provider of Radiation Oncology services

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead strategic planning and continuous improvement of Radiation Oncology services, driving safe, high-quality, patient-centred care aligned with Barwon Health priorities.
• Provide clinical and operational leadership across inpatient, outpatient and outreach services, ensuring timely access, effective resource management and compliance with national standards.
• Foster excellence in workforce, education and research by supporting multidisciplinary teams, registrar and junior doctor training, clinical audit and innovation initiatives.
• Strengthen patient experience and service performance through collaborative partnerships, responsive complaint management, quality improvement activities and evidence-based practice

What we’re looking for 

• Fellowship of RANZCR with current AHPRA specialist registration and recognised specialist qualifications (NSQAC).
• Extensive experience in Radiation Oncology, with a strong commitment to safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.
• Demonstrated commitment to education, registrar and junior doctor training, research, and continuous quality improvement.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing demands and drive service development

Position Description 

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 
• Extensive professional development opportunities 
• Attractive salary packaging benefits 
• Living expenses capped at $9,010 
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here 

Diversity and Inclusion 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Child Safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 
• Immunisation Status Clearance 
• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email. 

Contact person:  Andrew Hughes
Email:  andrew.hughes@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date:  29 August 2026