Nuclear Medicine Specialist

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Specialist

Employment Type: On Going Fractional Full Time (0.75 EFT)

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Nuclear Medicine Specialists to join the Northern Imaging Victoria team.

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Community Hospital, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

Northern Imaging Victoria is the medical imaging program of Northern Health and provides a comprehensive and integrated service consisting of Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine/PET. Our services are based across multiple Northern Health sites, with a focus on acute and emergency imaging and intervention at the Northern Hospital Epping which serves the busiest Emergency Department in Victoria. Additional imaging services are provided at Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Community Hospital, Kilmore Hospital and Bundoora Centre. Our department is equipped with the latest medical imaging equipment and a best of breed RIS-PACS and VR system. We are a friendly, supportive and progressive department with a strong focus on pursuing clinical and academic excellence.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for enthusiastic Nuclear Medicine Specialists to join the Northern Imaging Victoria team at Northern Health. You will be part of a team delivering safe, high quality and efficient Nuclear Medicine and PET services to referrers and patients of Northern Health as well as external referrers. This role requires general Nuclear Medicine skills including PET-CT and Nuclear Cardiology. This is an ongoing fractional senior medical role and commences in February 2026 (or at a date to be confirmed with the successful candidate).

To be successful in this role you will have:

Essential Qualifications, Registrations and Qualities

• Primary medical qualification (MBBS, MB BCh, MD or equivalent) registrable with AHPRA with currency of practice and ongoing CPD participation.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (FRANZCR) in Clinical Radiology or Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Nuclear Medicine.
• For dual-trained Radiologists, completed training in Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT recognized by RANZCR and RACP.
• Ability to gain a Medicare provider number.
• Broad specialist knowledge and experience in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT including diagnosis, staging, image guided treatment planning and radionuclide therapies for safe and independent consultant practice.
• Competent in performing and reporting Myocardial Perfusion studies including treadmill exercise and pharmacologic stress testing.
• For dual-trained Radiologists, this includes competence in plain film radiography, CT, US, fluoroscopy and core procedural skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in medical imaging service delivery.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued improvement and team work.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills that enable the development of professional relationships across a broad range of people.
• Commitment to excellence in medical imaging, research and medical education including training of junior staff.
• Current National Police and Working with Children History Check.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or contact: A/Prof. Stephen Schlicht, Head of Nuclear Medicine via email ). Alternative contact person: A/Prof Terry Kok, Director of Imaging Services ).

Applications close 25 November 2025

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.