NSW Government

Deputy Chief Radiographer

🔍 Kogarah, St George Hospital | Sydney

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Radiographer
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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REQ656835 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 5 Grade 3
Remuneration: $176,572.28 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ656835
Application Close: 4 June 2026

Internal to SESLHD – To be considered for this position you must be an employee of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and its Affiliated Health Organisations.

REQ656835 -  Deputy Chief Radiographer 

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. 

The Deputy Chief Radiographer is responsible for supporting the operational leadership of the medical imaging department, with a primary focus on workforce coordination, staff rostering, and people management. This role ensures appropriate staffing levels are maintained balancing resourcing with clinical demand while supporting staff wellbeing, professional development, and team performance. The Deputy Chief Radiographer works closely with the Chief Radiographer and senior clinicians to implement efficient rostering practices, manage leave planning, and address day-to-day staffing challenges. Additionally, the role contributes to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication, supporting staff engagement, and promoting high standards of professional conduct and collaboration across the department. 

Benefits
 
  • Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
  • Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
  • Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance.


Selection Criteria

  1. Undergraduate qualification in Medical Radiation Science or equivalent with current AHPRA (MRPBA) membership & current EPA Radiation License
  2. Demonstrated experience in management to enhance staff performance, influence workplace culture, and lead change
  3. Extensive knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems including but not limited to: Stafflink, PAT (Staff Appraisals), Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) and HealthRoster programs
  4. Demonstrated experience in developing and managing staff rosters that align with operational requirements, while maintaining compliance with bugetary constraints and relevant policies and legislation
  5. Demonstrated high level analytical and problem solving skills including experience in the preparation of Medical Imaging performance data as required
  6. Demonstrated experience in workforce planning and evaluation within a high volume dynamic work environment
  7. Highly developed and effective written and oral communication skills
  8. Extensive experience at a Senior Radiographer or acting Deputy Chief level


Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions, please contact Thomas Kolotas via email at Tom.Kolotas@health.nsw.gov.au

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

 

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

 

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-STG@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

 

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