Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist WCH

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Medical Imaging

• Salary: AHP4 - $118, $129,427.00 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• North Adelaide SA, 5006
• Part Time, Contracted Role working 18.75 hours per week (0.5 FTE) up to 18 Sep 2026

About the role

As the Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist at the Women's and Children's Hospital, you will play a pivotal role in the leadership and operational management of Nuclear Medicine services. You will oversee both physical and human resources, ensuring service excellence, patient safety, and the delivery of high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic imaging outcomes. Working collaboratively with clinicians, radiologists, and other health professionals, you will shape service priorities, professional standards, and operational objectives to meet the evolving needs of the department and the patients it serves.

This senior role provides the opportunity to lead a skilled team while promoting research, innovation, and education within the field of Nuclear Medicine. You will be responsible for advancing clinical practice, fostering professional development among staff, and ensuring the implementation of cutting-edge imaging techniques. As a respected leader and subject matter expert, you will contribute to the hospital's mission of delivering exceptional care through clinical excellence and continuous improvement.

About You

You are an accomplished Nuclear Medicine professional and inspiring leader, with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care. Your expertise in advanced imaging techniques, team leadership, and service development will enable you to drive high standards across the Women's and Children's Hospital's Nuclear Medicine Unit.

• Qualifications and Licences: Hold an accredited degree in Medical Radiation or equivalent, with registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist under the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia, and eligible for all required South Australian radiation licences.

• Leadership and Strategic Capability: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, implement change, resolve conflict, and deliver service improvements through effective planning, policy development, and data-driven decision-making.

• Experience and Technical Expertise: Extensive postgraduate experience working with paediatric, obstetric, and neonatal patients, alongside demonstrated success in equipment procurement, quality management, and staff development.

• Knowledge and Professional Insight: Comprehensive understanding of imaging techniques for women and children, with strong knowledge of accreditation, clinical information systems, and continuous improvement principles.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Job ref: 921415

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday 25th November 2025

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 AHP4 Lead NM Technologist WCH Role Description

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