Chief Radiographer

Overview

Chief Radiographer - South East Regional Hospital - Bega

Join to apply for the Chief Radiographer - South East Regional Hospital - Bega role at Illawarra Mercury. Welcome to Southern NSW Local Health District. This is a Permanent Full Time position. Classification: Radiographer Level 5 Grade 2. Remuneration: $161664.34 - $161664.34 per annum. Hours per Week: 35. Requisition ID: REQ603787. Applications Close: 14 September 2025.

About The Service: Join Our Bega Team as a Radiographer – Capturing Images That Save Lives. Are you skilled in medical imaging and passionate about delivering accurate, timely diagnostics? In a rural setting, no two days are the same. You\'ll enjoy a broad scope of practice, work autonomously, and be a vital part of a small, dedicated team providing essential services where they're needed most. Bring your skills to where they're truly valued. Make a difference—every image, every day.

What You\'ll Be Doing

The Manager provides a quality, sustainable diagnostic imaging service by actively participating in the multidisciplinary delivery of person-focussed services to the patients, clients and clinicians of Southern NSW LHD.

Selection Criteria / Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Medical Radiation Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with NSW EPA licence to use radiation (IA14).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to interact with and engage a wide range of people.
• Ability to build and manage a team, including optimising workflows and monitoring service provision with minimal direction.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or senior management experience.
• Experience in human resource management, recruitment and professional development of staff.
• Experience developing and optimising a range of clinical services, including protocols and new services.
• Evidence of ongoing personal CPD, and development and implementation of programs to supervise and develop other staff at a range of different skill levels.
• Experience applying legislation and regulations to medical imaging, experience developing policies and procedures for medical imaging, and experience in the accreditation of imaging services.
• Experience in strategic management of imaging services, including finances, succession planning, service development, and accreditation, to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Current unrestricted drivers\' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires.

Benefits

• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle

Additional Information

Information for applicants: Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. If you require accommodations, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. Please contact Estelle.Roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description. For role related queries or questions contact Alex Dow on 0498 016 442 or email Alex.Dow@health.nsw.gov.au

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