The Team

The Department of Medical Imaging at the Royal Hobart Hospital is a multidisciplinary team of radiologists, radiology registrars, radiographers, sonographers, nuclear medicine technologists, nurses, administrative staff and systems personnel. As Tasmania’s principal tertiary referral imaging service, the department provides comprehensive diagnostic and interventional radiology, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, general radiography, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology and interventional neuroradiology.

The team works closely with the Emergency Department, inpatient and outpatient services, multidisciplinary teams and other hospitals across Tasmania to provide timely, safe and patient-centred imaging care. It also supports statewide service delivery, particularly for complex tertiary imaging, interventional radiology and interventional neuroradiology.

Within the Department of Health, the team contributes to clinical care, medical education, registrar training, research, quality assurance and continuous service improvement. Staff work collaboratively across professional disciplines to ensure imaging services are responsive to the needs of patients, referring clinicians and the broader Tasmanian community. 

The Role

The Medical Receptionist/Audio Typist will 

• Provide medical receptionist duties for the Department of Medical Imaging including scheduling of patient appointments, explanation of procedures, front desk patient reception and answering telephone enquiries.

You will need 

• Experience in the use of radiology information management systems and the ability to rigidly follow data entry processes.
• Experience in medical reception for a medical imaging service and sound knowledge of medical and radiological terminology.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania 

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, day worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

 *Notwithstanding hours to 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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$68,854 to $73,947 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025
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Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

• Generic Medical Receptionist-Audio Typist

Application Guide:  

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information 

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Caitlin Mulcahy
Position: Acting Team Lead
Phone number:03 6166 6134
Email address: chloe.lydford@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian

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Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.