An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical and Research Fellow in the Radiation Oncology service at Sunshine Coast Health. Commencing February 2026.

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An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical and Research Fellow in the Radiation Oncology service at Sunshine Coast Health. Commencing in February 2026, the Fellow will work at an intermediary level between the Advanced Trainee Registrars and Consultants in the service, with a focus in areas of research and clinical trials.

The Clinical and Research Fellow, Radiation Oncology position is aimed at a Specialist who has recently completed their training in Radiation Oncology. The Fellowship will aim at extending your knowledge and expertise in Radiation Oncology in preparation for entering your consultant years. The candidate must be a Fellow of the Royal Australasia and New Zealand College of Radiologists or expected to be by the starting date of this position. Two days per week will be protected for research and the Fellow will not be required to participate in on-call duties or inpatient care.

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.  Our health service is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide outpatient Radiation Oncology services at a level intermediary between the Advanced Trainee Registrars and Consultants
• Assist the Radiation Oncology Research Team in the review and co-ordination of patients on or being considered for clinical trials and the development of further protocols.
• Assist the Consultant staff in the supervision and education of junior medical staff within the Radiation Oncology team.
• The Clinical and Research Fellow in the Radiation Oncology Service reports to the Medical Director, Radiation Oncology.

Salary rates: $6,524.30 - $7,189.50 p.f., employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (17.5%) (L10 - L13) (temporary full-time position, 76 hrs p.f.) commencing February 2026.  Applications will remain current for 12 months / or the duration of the vacancy. Applications may be used to appoint to similar vacancies for a period up to 12 months after the closing date of the initial vacancy.  Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered). 

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our health service.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast Health here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers 

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered). 

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https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF)
  
  SC671240 RD (PDF)