Deputy Chief Radiographer
Lead daily imaging operations in a world-class facility
Empower and support a high-performing radiography team
Drive quality, innovation, and excellence in patient care
Manage, motivate and make an impact by leading the operational delivery of exceptional medical imaging services.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 5 Grade 3
Remuneration: $169,781.24 per annum
Hours Per Week: 35
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join the Medical Imaging Department at Westmead Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) — a leader in innovation, education, and excellence in patient-centred care. Work in a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment where your leadership shapes the future of imaging services.
Progressive hospital culture committed to excellence and innovation
Collaborative, multidisciplinary team of skilled imaging professionals
Access to advanced imaging technology and equipment
Strong emphasis on education, career development, and leadership growth
Inclusive workplace valuing teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement
What you'll be doing
As Deputy Chief Radiographer, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient, effective, and safe delivery of high-quality imaging services across multiple clinical areas. You’ll oversee daily operations, workforce management, and quality improvement initiatives while maintaining hands-on clinical involvement. Key responsibilities will be to:
Manage day-to-day operations and coordinate radiography staff and resources
Support recruitment, rostering, professional development, and performance management
Ensure compliance with radiation safety, quality standards, and accreditation requirements
Oversee equipment maintenance, procurement, and asset management processes
Contribute to continuous improvement and patient-centred service delivery
Ready to lead the next generation of imaging excellence?
Join WSLHD and help shape the future of radiology services at one of Australia’s most advanced hospitals. Bring your leadership, clinical expertise, and passion for innovation to a team that values your contribution. Apply now to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and the healthcare professionals you lead, by submitting online your resume and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
Qualification: Degree in Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) or equivalent
Registration: Australian Health Professionals Registration Authority (AHPRA)
Licence: A current NSW EPA Radiation licence IA14
Selection Criteria:
Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation, Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
Extensive clinical practice in an imaging department and have demonstrated high level interpersonal communication skills regarding strategic and operational management, within a 'patient centered' service environment.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional team building expertise, liaison and negotiation skills, and experience in applying change management strategies.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, and set priorities as a manager of finite resources, using analysis, data, strategic methodology and understanding of dynamic service delivery.
Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and demonstrated active participation and involvement in the development and maintenance of protocols, clinical reviews, teaching, presentations, conferences, or in-services.
Demonstrated competence in the use of Information Technology and tools in the operation and management of a Radiology Service
Requisition ID: REQ582033
Applications Close: 26th October 2025
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For inquiries about the role, contact Gloria Olivieri on 02 8890 6522 or email: Gloria.Olivieri@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)
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