OSCA 263132

Radiation Therapist

Overview

  • Employed persons

    2,200

  • Employment status

    70.9% Full time

    29.4% Part time

  • Median age

    36 years

  • Employment by sex

    75.4% Female

    24.7% Male

    Highly female dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    0.3%

  • Main employing industry

    Health Care and Social Assistance

Indicator Radiation Therapist Total employment
Employed persons 2,200 12,049,400
Median age 36 years 40 years
Full-time share 70.9% 64.2%
Part-time share 29.4% 35.8%
Female employment share 75.4% 48.5%
Male employment share 24.7% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Highly female dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 0.3% 2.2%
Main employing industry Health Care and Social Assistance Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Radiation Therapists operate high energy X-ray and other radiation and electron generating and monitoring equipment to administer radiation treatment for medical purposes.

What the occupation involves

  • Administers radiation therapy to patients using complex equipment, according to prescribed treatment plans
  • Collaborates with Medical Oncologists and other Health Professionals to develop individual treatment plans that provide the greatest effect on disease, with minimal effect to healthy tissue
  • Monitors patients closely throughout treatment to ensure comfort and addresses concerns
  • Explains procedures to patients and families about radiation therapy procedures and potential side effects
  • Ensures radiation therapy equipment is properly maintained and calibrated
  • Keeps up to date with advancements in radiation therapy technology and techniques

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 1
equivalent to a university level qualification (Bachelor degree or higher).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing is required.

OSCA structure

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Radiation Therapist Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Health Care and Social Assistance 96.4% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Other Services 2.0% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 1.3% Construction 8.9%
    Public Administration and Safety 0.4% Education and Training 8.8%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.0% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.0% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 0.0% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Arts and Recreation Services 0.0% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Construction 0.0% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Education and Training 0.0% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      31.5%

    • Victoria

      25.6%

    • Queensland

      22.9%

    • South Australia

      6.3%

    • Tasmania

      3.4%

    • Northern Territory

      0.5%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      2.0%

    Radiation Therapist Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 700 31.5% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 570 25.6% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 510 22.9% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 140 6.3% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 180 8.2% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 80 3.4% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 10 0.5% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 40 2.0% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Radiation Therapist

    Total employment

    Age group Radiation Therapist Total employment
    15–24 years 8.6% 14.3%
    25–34 years 35.7% 22.7%
    35–44 years 31.6% 22.3%
    45–54 years 14.9% 20.4%
    55–64 years 7.9% 15.3%
    65–74 years 1.1% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.1% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Radiation Therapist Total employment
    Female 75.4% 48.5%
    Male 24.7% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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