Assistant Chief Medical Radiation Scientist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (35 hours per week)

Position Classification: Radiographer Level 5 Grade 3

Remuneration: $169,781 per annum + Superannuation

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ615527

Can you support us in our vision to achieve excellence in healthcare for all?

About the Role

Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.

The Assistant Chief Medical Radiation Scientist's (MRS) key responsibilities are to support the Chief MRS in the day-to-day management of the Radiology Department and radiographic workforce resources including rostering, maintaining the payroll system, incident management, human resources management and daily workflow coordination.

Coordination of Radiology Equipment Preventative maintenance schedules and manage equipment breakdowns. Maintain appropriate documentation to meet EPA and accreditation requirements.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) or equivalent, holder of NSW EPA Radiation Licence IA14 and current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Evidence of strong and empowering leadership skills, motivation and advocacy with sound ability in conflict resolution and staff performance management with flexible empathic and perceptive interpersonal and staff liaison skills.
• Possess detailed knowledge of a wide range of imaging modalities, equipment maintenance, picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) and procedures in Radiology including proven ability to instruct Radiographers and other health workers in techniques appropriate to the equipment being used and the procedures being performed.
• Experience and knowledge of computer literacy with Microsoft applications, Human Resources including Recruitment, Financial management applications, computerised rostering systems, Radiology Information and PACS and Incident Management systems.

Benefits

• Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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For enquiries, please contact Chief MRS, Shila Jeram via email at

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Applications Close: 23 November 2025

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