The role:
- Perform complex screening mammography procedures, using digital equipment, exercising professional judgment within the screening and assessment environment.
- Take a leading role in the supervision and training of less experienced staff performing duties with the BreastScreen Australia program, ensuring that professional standards are maintained.
- Assist in the design, review and updating of protocols and procedures for work practices within the BreastScreen accreditation and quality assurance framework, ensuring compliance with work practices, and supporting the concept of continuous quality improvement.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of new techniques and advances in mammography and breast imaging and lead projects as assigned by the Chief Radiographer.
- Participate in quality assurance requirements related activities and meetings.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The team: Join the passionate Hobart based breast imaging team!
- Join a supportive team and enjoy a weekday role with no shifts or on-call work.
- Access staff benefits: professional development, fitness passport, and flex work.
- Utilise state-of-the-art equipment to provide high quality patient outcomes.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 24 months.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Salary: $106,966 to $123,013 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
- Registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
- Licensed to practice under Tasmanian Radiation Protection Act 2005 and the Radiation Protection Regulations 2016
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information
Justine Bevilacqua
Chief Radiographer
Phone: (03) 6166 2660
E-mail: justine.bevilacqua@ths.tas.gov.au
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