Grade 3 Radiographer
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- Grade 3 Radiographer – Angiography/Fluoroscopy
- Full time, ongoing position working across all sites
- $104.1k – $118.9k base range + allowances + salary packaging + super (pro-rata for part time)
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 state-wide. 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 Radiology Department
The Austin Health Radiology Department offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional services and operates at both the Austin and Repatriation Hospitals, as well as providing a satellite imaging service to Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre. The nature of the work requires extended hours provision of service, and all staff are expected to contribute appropriately to cover the extended hours.
The Austin Hospital provides an extensive range of services to inpatient, ED and some Outpatient clinics. The range of services includes General X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, MRI, CT, Mobile and Theatre, Angiography, Cath Lab and Interventional procedures. All Austin campus imaging for ED patient, inpatient and outpatient X-ray, mobiles, theatre and CT is co-ordinated from our Emergency Radiology 24/7. The Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital provides radiology services to all remaining Outpatient clinics as well as externally referred patients and some inpatients. The range of services includes General X-ray, Ultrasound, Mammography, CT, Fluoroscopy, Mobiles and Theatre.
The department also provides education and training for Medical Imaging Technologists and other staff, and also conducts and contributes to research activities. The Department itself is very welcoming, cohesive and supportive amongst the various staffing groups within Radiology and a pleasure to work in.
About the role
An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Medical Imaging Technologist to join our Radiology Department as Grade 3 Radiographer to support Angiography and Fluoroscopy services. In conjunction with the Grade 4 supervisor, you would be helping to lead and manage these imaging services whilst supporting the staff and training requirements. Please see Position Description for more information.
Classification increment as per award and dependent on experience level. Relevant post graduate qualification would be highly advantageous but is not essential. Advertising will close early if ideal candidate is found prior.
A regular day will see you:
- Performing an 8 hour shift in a dynamic 24/7 hospital environment alongside exceptional team members
- Undertaking routine and specialised medical imaging procedures using modern equipment and technology
- Leading and/or contributing to staff development, education and quality improvement
- Liaising with other staff to ensure current and future service needs are met
About you
As a Grade 3 Radiographer, you will be someone who has excellent communication and technical skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset and that of others.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:
- An ability to provide effective supervision, leadership, teaching and education
- A clear focus on patient, staff, radiation and workplace safety
- A strong work ethic and passion for quality and improvement initiatives
- A high level of independence, flexibility and initiative in the angiography setting
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 discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Mentoring and career development opportunities
- Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
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. 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 or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Mark Begbie, Deputy Chief Radiographer at Mark.Begbie@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Sunday 11 May 2025
