Chief Radiographer

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time

Chief Radiographer - Medical Imaging - St George Hospital

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Radiographer Level 6 Grade 3

Remuneration: $181,802.66 per annum plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 35

Requisition ID: REQ577809

Applications Close: 16 June 2025

REQ577809 - Chief Radiographer - Medical Imaging - St George Hospital

To be considered for this position you must be an employee of NSW Health and its Affiliated Health Organisations.

The Chief Radiographer is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight of clinical operations, workforce coordination, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on patient care and service excellence.

As a senior clinical leader, the Chief Radiographer drives service planning, quality improvement, and the adoption of innovative technologies, while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance Medical Imaging outcomes and support the hospital's broader strategic objectives.

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Chief Radiographer is responsible for leading and managing the Radiography/ Sonography, Clerical, Revenue, PACS Administration and technical support (Orderlies) workforce to ensure the delivery of high-quality imaging services to the St Geroge Hospital. This role involves overseeing clinical operations, coordinating staff, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and ensuring patient safety and care are prioritised. The Chief Radiographer plays a key role in service planning, asset management, quality improvement, and supporting the integration of new technologies and practices to enhance diagnostic outcomes and operational efficiency. As a senior clinical leader, the Chief Radiographer also collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care pathways and contribute to the strategic goals of the hospital.

Benefits

Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

Undergraduate qualification in Medical Radiation Science or equivalent with current AHPRA (MRPBA) membership & current EPA Radiation License.
Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including capital asset management and leading and managing organisational change.
The ability to engage multi-disciplinary teams with the development of detailed solution design and implementation plans relating to redesign initiatives, and provide education and coaching to project teams.
Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management and Human Resources Information Systems (e.g. Stafflink) systems
Highly developed and effective written and oral communication skills with experience in the development of executive documentation including briefs and business cases.
Post-graduate degree in health management or equivalent, or working towards attainment.
Previous extensive experience at Deputy Chief Radiographer or Senior Radiographer level.

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For role related queries or questions, please contact Samah Hassan via email at Samah.Hassan@health.nsw.gov.au

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforcee that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

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IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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