Specialist Radiographer

Department of Health

Launceston, Launceston & North East TAS

Medical Imaging (Healthcare & Medical)

Government - State (Government & Defence)

Full-time

$110,425 to $121,907 pa + 12% super + packaging

The Team:

LGH Radiology is a growing department full of proactive and enthusiastic staff. A dedicated and collaborative management, education, and quality team (including preceptors) ensures a high level of participation in the future direction of the department, both educationally and operationally. LGH radiology regularly has students from CSU, RMIT, and Deakin universities, inclusive of 4th-year positions.

The LGH radiology department has an annual turnover of over 70,000 examinations and is staffed 24/7 with a mix of shift work and on-call. Our equipment is all early to midlife and constantly being updated; we recently acquired 2 new CT scanners and 5 new ultrasound units.

The Role:

The Specialist Radiographer (Medical Imaging Practitioner) is responsible for performing basic and advanced diagnostic imaging, including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), and/or Angiography radiographic imaging examinations, procedures, and associated administrative tasks. This role has an emphasis on MRI, with a view to extend operating hours.

looking for an experienced radiographer wanting to drive change

flexible working arrangements and access to fitness pass

in-house training and CPD support

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full-time, day worker position (with on-call), working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed date.

notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum. Our employer's 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

The salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to a salary package and a range of benefits, including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances:

Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 are subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

A market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is applicable to this role.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

Travel and relocation assistance support is available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.

Professional development and accelerated pathways.

A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and professional development support.

Fitness Passport—You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia

Registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia

Licenced to practice under Tasmanian Radiation Protection Act 2005 and the Radiation Protection Regulations 2016

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Postgraduate study in advanced medical imaging or another relevant major

Professional development in areas relevant to the role

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on the pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.

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Phone number: 0367776081 Email address: mathew.limbrick@ths.tas.gov.au