Acting Chief Radiographer - Department of Medical Imaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 12 December 2027
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 6 Grade 3
Remuneration: $196,637.55 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ683967
Application Close : Sunday 23 August 2026
Acting Chief Radiographer - Department of Medical Imaging - Prince of Wales Hospital
Additional Benefits
• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Where you'll be working
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.
Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.
What you'll be doing
The role exists to ensure the effective, safe, and efficient operation of the Medical Imaging Department by leading workforce management, equipment compliance, and day‑to‑day service delivery. It provides operational leadership, supports and develops radiographers and allied health assistants, ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, maintains service continuity and supporting service improvement and work practice change.
- Possession of AHPRA Medical Radiation Practitioner registration and EPA radiation licence.
- Demonstrate leadership and management experience, including capital asset management, and leading and managing organisational change.
- Demonstrated ability to engage multi-disciplinary teams with the development of detailed solution design and implementation plans relating to redesign initiatives and provide education and direction to project team.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management and Human Resources Information System and process.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in managing imaging operations across multiple locations, optimising service delivery through effective coordination and close collaboration with other craft group managers to achieve efficient and integrated service outcomes.
- Highly developed and effective written and communication skills with experience in the development of executive documentation including brief and business case.
- Proven experience in Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme and hospital accreditation process, particularly in preparation, submission and presentation.
- Previous extensive experience at Assistant Chief Radiographer level.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Luke Coombes on Luke.Coombes@health.nsw.gov.au
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Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
