Densitometrist Grade 2
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- Make an impact performing DXA scans on patients referred to the unit.
- Fixed term Full time or Part time opportunity
- Heidelberg location at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
- Base salary range $90,235 – $103,724 (pro rata) (dependent on experience) + generous 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 Department of Molecular Imaging and Therapy has four core service components – NM, PET, BMD and Radionuclide Therapy. The Austin Campus operates with four SPECT/CT gamma cameras, three PET/CT scanners, an 18 MeV cyclotron, state of the art radiochemistry and radiopharmacy laboratories, extensive physics and chemistry support and research facilities. Repatriation Campus has two BMD scanners for the BMD service.
About the role
This role is based in the Bone Mineral Density Unit, which measures and assesses bone density and bone quality using Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA). Body Composition and fracture risk is also assessed using DXA.
Key elements of the role will include:
- Scanning procedures in BMD in accordance with the scanning protocols and processing of computer generated data.
- Accurate and reproducible measurements of all aspects of bone and mineral research, including bone density scanning and body composition measurements is essential.
- Participation in the education of the general public in the area of osteoporosis.
About you
You will be someone who enjoys continuing professional development. You’ll have excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to be flexible in your approach to work.
You’ll further bring with you:
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) in Medical Imaging or accepted equivalent
- Accreditation by the Australian and New Zealand Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.
- Registration with AHPRA
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: : Kunthi Pathmaraj, Chief Technologist at kunthi.pathmaraj@austin.org.au, 03 9496 5712.
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: 23 September 2025
