Radiochemical Engineer Grade 1

Reference Number: 4116

Category: Scientist

Department: Molecular Imaging & Therapy

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• Full time Radiochemical Engineer, Grade 1

• Based in Heidelberg with multiple public transport options

• $63,674-$91,785 + salary packaging + super

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the Department of Molecular Imaging and Therapy

The Department of Molecular Imaging and Therapy is one of the largest academic Departments in Australia, and has comprehensive clinical service activities, as well as an internationally renowned research program. The Department has four core clinical service components: Nuclear Medicine imaging, Radionuclide Therapy, Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and Bone Densitometry. The Department produces radioisotopes on site with in-house Cyclotrons and radiochemistry and QC laboratories and undertakes a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic examinations and research studies.

The position of Radiochemical Engineer at Austin Health allows support of services directly impacting patients' lives and health outcomes, while giving unique opportunities to develop a wide range of skills and experiences in a rapidly expanding field.

About the role

Equal parts science and engineering, the Radiochemical Engineer will assist in all aspects of the day to day operation of the MIT Cyclotron & Solid Targetry team

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Duties will including the routine operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of sophisticated radioisotope production equipment, such as cyclotrons, automated radiochemistry modules and hotcells.

The position will also assist in the development and weekly operation of the Solid Target facility, including production, purification and QC of requested medical radioisotopes. The Austin Solid Targetry facility is the largest supplier of Cu-64, Zr-89 and Cu-64 in Australia.

This position is well suited for early career level or recent graduates in science or engineering. All training is provided onsite, so previous experience is not mandatory. If you can use a set of tools, but also work in a laboratory space, we'd love to hear from you.

About you

To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field
• An interest in troubleshooting and repairing equipment
• An interest in working in a radioisotope production lab
• Critical thinking and attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in high pressure, time sensitive scenarios
• Well-developed communication and record keeping skills
• Ability to work flexibly as a team member and achieve projected goals and targets
• Be willing to work on-call and out of normal working hours
• Demonstrated educational skills and basic computer knowledge

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Harris Panopoulos, Senior Cyclotron Engineer at

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position descriptionfor further details.

Application closing date: Thursday 30 October 2025