AHP4 Lead Research Technologist

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Medical Imaging

• Salary: AHP4 - $118, $129,427.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide CBD
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 18 Sep 2026

About the role

As the Lead Research Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will oversee the delivery of the Nuclear Medicine Research Program at the RAH, providing strategic technical direction, leadership, and clinical supervision to a multidisciplinary team. You will play a key role in managing radiopharmaceutical supply and licensing for novel tracers, ensuring compliance with ethics, EPA radiation, and patient safety requirements. In addition, you will be responsible for managing research trial feasibility, data, funding, and logistics, all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and clinical governance.

In this role, you will also monitor and sustain complex clinical services, drive continuous quality improvement, and contribute to policy development and staff education. Alongside these leadership responsibilities, you will maintain a clinical workload as an Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist, applying advanced methodologies and techniques in service delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to lead innovation in nuclear medicine research while making a meaningful contribution to patient care and professional practice.

About You

You are an accomplished Nuclear Medicine Technologist with advanced clinical expertise and a strong foundation in research, safety, and quality practice. With excellent leadership and communication skills, you thrive in multidisciplinary environments and are committed to advancing patient care, innovation, and professional standards.

• Registered (or eligible) with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia in Nuclear Medicine, holding the appropriate degree and required licences for the safe use and handling of radioactive materials and radiation apparatus.
• Extensive clinical experience across Nuclear Medicine, including PET, SPECT and Bone Densitometry, supported by advanced knowledge of quality assurance, RIS, PACS, and electronic medical record systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in research governance, clinical trials, and protocol development, with a strong track record in coordination, publication, and international collaboration.
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage change, meet deadlines, and uphold the highest standards of safety, ethics, and patient-centred care.

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
• 10% Attraction and Retention Allowance
• Professional Development Allowance
• Additional Qualifications Allowance
• 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: 916472

Enquiries to:

Kari Hughes

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 10th October 2025

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