Chief Radiographer, Rural and Regional Health Services - Hunter New England Imaging
Lead with impact. Shape the future of rural and regional imaging across NSW
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 6 Grade 3
Remuneration: $196,637.55 + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ701431
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Applications Close: Thursday 5th November 2026
Please be advised that interviews will be held on 2 December 2026 at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital.
About the role and where you will be working
Ready to lead change and shape the future of medical imaging across rural and regional NSW?
As Chief Radiographer – Rural and Regional Health Services, you’ll drive strategic direction, strengthen imaging services and empower teams across Hunter New England Local Health District. As part of the HNEI Executive Team, you’ll influence district-wide decisions, lead service improvements and help ensure rural and regional communities have access to high-quality imaging and patient care.
Based at Tamworth Hospital, you’ll join Hunter New England Imaging’s collaborative leadership team, working across rural and regional sites to drive innovation, develop our workforce and deliver better outcomes for our communities.
About you
A confident leader. A strategic thinker. A champion for rural and regional imaging.
You’re an experienced imaging professional with proven leadership, people management and operational skills. You thrive on building relationships, leading change and using data to drive service improvements, workforce planning and high-quality patient care across multiple sites.
You’ll bring strong decision-making skills, a collaborative approach and a passion for delivering equitable imaging services across the district.
Join an experienced, supportive HNEI leadership team with structured orientation, senior mentoring and opportunities to contribute to strategic planning, service improvement and district-wide initiatives. You’ll also have access to leadership development, professional education and career growth within NSW Health.
Requirements
Extensive clinical practice in an imaging department (excluding PDY/NPDP//Supervised Practitioner/Undergraduate).
Current unrestricted NSW driver's license (or equivalent) and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances.
What we can offer:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.
Relocating? We've Got You Covered
Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.
The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.
Learn More: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
Demonstrated ability to develop foster and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, (including private third party imaging providers).
Demonstrated ability to work clinically as a radiographer and/or sonographer and undertake a volume and mix of clinical workload sufficient for skill maintenance, operational understanding and workforce support.
Demonstrated ability to analyse problems and apply a range of options to develop solutions
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Olasunbo Olalere on Olasunbo.OLalere@health.nsw.gov.au
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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