Group
Occupation
264936 Radiation Oncologist
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
264936 Radiation Oncologist
Investigates, diagnoses, and treats patients with cancer using radiation therapy for both curative and palliative purposes.
Registration or licensing is required.
Gynaecological, Medical and Surgical Oncologists are excluded from this occupation. Gynaecological Oncologists are included in Occupation 264933 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Medical Oncologists are included in Occupation 264338 Medical Oncologist. Surgical Oncologists are included in Occupation 264631 General Surgeon.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Examines patients to determine the nature and extent of disease after referral from general medical practitioners and other medical specialists
- Provides patient-centred plans and prescribes radiation to treat cancer
- Oversees radiation treatment and assesses treatment progress
- Manages side effects and symptoms of radiation
- Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop treatment plans for complex cases