Supervisor Medical Imaging Technologist

This is for a Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time or Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time appointment.
**Are you a skilled Medical Imaging Technologist or Radiographer with a passion for leadership and quality service delivery? Join our dedicated team at WACHS and make a meaningful impact on patient care at Geraldton Hospital.

In this pivotal role, you will ensure the provision and high standards of medical imaging services, effectively managing staff and resources to meet the needs of our community.
Nestled on Western Australia's Coral Coast, Geraldton**
offers a relaxed coastal and community orientated lifestyle with all the amenities of a modern regional city. The city has a thriving arts scene, supported by galleries and community initiatives, and a growing café culture that adds vibrancy to the town centre. The Mediterranean climate means long, warm summers and mild winters, perfect for year-round outdoor activities. Geraldton is the perfect place to live, work, and thrive. Home » Visit Geraldton

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations of medical imaging services, ensuring seamless service delivery 24/7.
• Manage staff rostering and oversee training and professional development initiatives to enhance team performance.
• Collaborate with the Regional Chief Medical Imaging Technologist to contribute to departmental planning and strategic direction.
• Lead the development and evaluation of quality improvement and assurance programs to maintain compliance with national standards.
• Act as the Radiation Safety Officer, ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with safety standards.
• Participate in recruiting, selecting, and managing performance programs for imaging personnel to foster a high-quality service culture.

Ideal Candidate

• Must holds a tertiary qualification in Medical Imaging and is eligible for registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
• Extensive and comprehensive knowledge and advanced skills in specialised imaging modalities.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a multidisciplinary team and highly developed negotiation and communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of quality systems and radiology accreditation.
• Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Work Health and Safety and how these impact on employment, people management and service delivery.
• Evidence of a current C or C-A Class drivers licence or other specialised licence class

Selection Criteria:
Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at

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For Further Job-Related Information:
We encourage you to contact Rosamund Barnes on

Eligibility to Apply:
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

• International applicants with or eligible for registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia and licensing with the Radiological Council of WA are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in your medical imaging career, Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.

• Apply online via the 'apply for job' button below.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

Why work for us:
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• Location based allowances (If Applicable) including:

• District Allowance - regional specific

• Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA.

• Generous salary packaging benefits:

• Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses

• Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire

• Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses.

• Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.

• Professional Development opportunities
• Continuous learning opportunities
• 12% Superannuation Guarantee
• WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
• As a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.

The following penalty rates are also applicable for Geraldton Imaging department.
Penalty rates

• Double time – Sunday rate, missed 10-hour break and Majority of Saturday shifts
• 5 times between on Saturdays
• Double time and a half – Public Holidays
• Afternoon shift – 15% Loading

On Call

• Hourly allowance of $8.36 per hour
• 3 hours of pay for recall paid at the penalty for the time period (usually double time)
• If recalled twice within 3 hours, 3 hours restarts from recall time.

Allowances - MITs Employed At Geraldton Hospital Routinely Receive

• Lead gown allowance
• District Allowance
• Professional Development allowance

Leave -
On top of standard leave entitlements MITs at Geraldton are eligible for:

• Professional development leave
• Additional leave for shift workers

About Us
The WA Country Health Service's core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.

Our
vision
is to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.

Our values of
Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity
shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.

About The REGION
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Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA

Other Conditions:
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds, and vehicles.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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