Nuclear Medicine Scientist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Nuclear Medicine Technologist Level 2

Location: Nepean Hospital

Remuneration: $76, $104,754.22 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ605248

Applications Close: 24/09/2025

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

The Nepean Blue Mountains Health District offers a wide range of Medical Imaging (Radiology), Nuclear Medicine, and Nuclear Medical Therapy procedures through our various facilities/services with a goal to help diagnose, assess, and treat patient's injury or disease.

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is seeking a skilled and patient-focused Nuclear Medicine Technologist to deliver high-quality Nuclear Medicine and PET services in line with professional standards and district policies. This role involves performing diagnostic examinations, maintaining equipment through reliable quality control procedures, and managing administrative tasks related to General Nuclear Medicine and PET modalities.

This position plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, accurate, and safe diagnostic services, strengthening the connection between NBMLHD's imaging services and the communities we serve.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

• Diploma or Degree of Applied Science (Medical Radiation Technology) Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualifications recognised by the accreditation board of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM).
• Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) for Medical Radiation Practitioner Registration in Nuclear Medicine Practice.
• Possess or eligible for NSW EPA radioactive substance licence S14 for use of radioactive substances for nuclear medicine technology , IA16 for use in computed tomography radiation apparatus for nuclear medicine technology, IA16D use computed tomography radiation apparatus for diagnostic radiography and nuclear medicine technology, IA27 for use of radiation apparatus (dexa) for BMA or BCAr.
• Good understanding of practical skills in Nuclear Medicine procedures and experience in complex problem solving and decision making.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and excellent patient care skills. Good interpersonal and time management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Clinical experience in a wide range of Nuclear Medicine & PET procedures and equipment.
• Commitment to personal and professional development and be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of radiation safety and quality control/improvement.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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