Nuclear Medicine Technologist Grade 1 to Grade 2

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• Permanent full time role as a Grade 1 or Grade 2 Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Austin Hospital, Heidelberg location
• Base salary + salary packaging + super + ADO’s

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 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 Technologist in Nuclear Medicine, PET, and BMD, you will provide diagnostic imaging, radionuclide therapy and laboratory services to patients while optimising patient care at all times, and practicing safe administration of radioactivity in a clinical setting.

You will have the opportunity to be part of the senior team that contributes to discussions around clinical operations, staff development, research projects and accreditation efforts. You will also play a significant role in the department’s Oncology and Neuroscience program. There are possible opportunities to train in PACS administration, and contribute to the Quality Management Framework within the department.

Key elements of the role will include:

• Laboratory work including radiopharmaceutical preparation, haematological and radioimmunoassay
• Participation in the provision of clinical Nuclear Medicine, PET scans, and BMD scans, including imaging patients in radiation therapy planning position 
• Oncology and Neurology research scans
• Therapeutic procedures

About you

You will be someone who enjoys Continuing Professional Development, undertaking project work and participating in professional conferences, seminars and workshops. You’ll have excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to be flexible in your approach to work.  

You’ll further have:

• A Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) in Nuclear Medicine Technology or accepted equivalent
• Accreditation by the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
• Registration with AHPRA as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• A current and valid Use Licence issued by the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services

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

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

Application closing date: Friday 23 May 2025