Staff Specialist in Paediatric Radiology

**Make Your Mark in Paediatric Radiology - Join a Leading Team in Stunning Newcastle**

**REQ590791 - Staff Specialist, Paediatric Radiology**
**Hunter New England Imaging Service | Permanent Full-Time | John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle NSW**
**Remuneration based on the Staff Specialist (State) Award**
**Advertising closes 14 September 2025**

We’re looking for a passionate Staff Specialist in** Paediatric Radiology** to join the dynamic team at** Hunter New England Imaging Service**, based at **John Hunter Hospital**- the region’s premier tertiary referral centre. This is your chance to contribute to a well-established, highly respected imaging department in a city that offers the perfect blend of career and coastal lifestyle.

**About You**:

- A qualified Paediatric Radiologist (with Fellowship training) ready to lead with expertise and empathy
- Eligible for Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia (or on a recognised overseas trained specialist pathway)
- Driven by excellence in patient care, teamwork, and clinical leadership.

**About the role**:
Deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a collaborative environment that puts patients and families first. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team across a wide range of advanced modalities, including General Radiology, MRI, Ultrasound, Interventional Procedures, Fluoroscopy, Tomography, Nuclear Medicine and PET.

**You’ll help shape the future of paediatric imaging across the region and contribute to teaching and training within a major health network.**

**Why Newcastle? - We have an idyllic lifestyle**
Forget the daily grind of big city life. In Newcastle, you can have it all:
Pristine beaches, stunning coastal walks, and lakeside living
Vibrant café culture, award-winning restaurants, and rich arts scene
Top-tier schools, universities, and family-friendly amenities
Just 2 hours north of Sydney - with direct access to major cities and international travel
A relaxed lifestyle with the infrastructure and energy of a growing metropolitan hub

Whether you're surfing before work, exploring nearby Hunter Valley wine country, or simply enjoying a slower pace of life, Newcastle is the ultimate sea-change destination.

Find out more about the Newcastle and surrounding Lake Macquarie and Hunter Valley regions.

**What we can offer you**:

- This is an opportunity to work for the largest local health district in NSW which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast areas
- Hunter New England Health has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute
- Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team to guide you through recruitment and onboarding including Senior Medical Settlement Concierge to assist you and your family with relocation, settling in and making connections in our community - ask us for more details
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Fitness Passport
- Salary Packaging - up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment
- Annual TESL allowance - TESL is an entitlement to paid leave for the purposes of training, education and study for Staff Specialists. Up to 25 days per year (5 weeks) for full-time staff, pro-rata for part-time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

**For a confidential discussion about the role please contact**:
**Position Enquiries**: Dr Barry Soans, Clinical Director, Division of Radiology, Hunter New England Imaging Service

**Application Enquiries**: Jess Glover, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment
- Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the _Child Safe Standards_. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse._
- Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (_PD2024_015_). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy._

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