Allied Health Assistant - MIT

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• Part time 12 month fixed term contract  

• Austin Hospital, Heidelberg location 

• Base salary + salary packaging + super 

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Molecular Imaging and Therapy Department 

The Molecular Imaging and Therapy Department operates at both the Austin and the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospitals and has four core service components, Nuclear Medicine imaging, Radionuclide therapy, Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and Bone Densitometry. 

About the role 

As a member of the Nuclear Medicine (NT) Team, the Allied Health Assistant (AHA) provides clinical and administration support to the Molecular Imaging and Therapy workforce in order to provide an efficient service to the Molecular Imaging and Therapy Department 

The AHA will be responsible for helping to improve and support the patient journey through the Molecular Imaging and Therapy Department and support the nuclear medicine technologists in compliance through adherence to relevant policy/guidelines/standards. 

A regular day will see you:   

• Assisting with directing patient travels 

• Assisting with scintigraphic procedures, under the supervision of NM Technologists 

• Provide some assistance in the provision of clinical PET scans under the supervision of NM Technologists  

• Administrative assistance with patient appointments, under the supervision of NM Technologists 

• Assist in implementing Quality Assurance activities, under the supervision of NM Technologists 

About you 

You’ll have excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to be flexible in your approach to work.   

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• A current enrolment in an undergraduate degree in Applied Science (Medical Radiations) in Nuclear Medicine Technology or accepted equivalent  

• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment. 

• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt constructively within a busy and dynamic working environment. 

• Demonstrated understanding of, and desire to work in the role. 

• Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire knowledge relating to the functions the Molecular Imaging and Therapy Department as well as being able to adapt to a changing environment with regard to work processes and managing workloads. 

• Demonstrated attributes of care, patience and empathy with patient centered focus 

• Demonstrated initiative, effective problem solving skills and a positive attitude. 

• Must have flexibility in work ethic. The Department's clinical activities often require staff to work overtime at no notice.  

• Must be prepared to work at either Austin or Heidelberg Repatriation Hospitals.  

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Helen Bulpin, Executive Assistant at Helen.Bulpin@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Thursday 11 December 2025