Radiographer (531564)
The Team
The Medical Imaging Team within the Department of Health Tasmania is committed to delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging services that support accurate diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. Working collaboratively with radiologists, clinicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the team uses advanced imaging technology to provide safe, efficient, and patient-centred services. Focused on professionalism, quality, and continuous improvement, the team plays a vital role in supporting positive health outcomes for Tasmanians across a range of healthcare settings.
The Role
The Radiographer (Medical Imaging Practitioner) is responsible for:
- Performing basic imaging examinations to produce images of the highest diagnostic value possible whilst using ionising radiations. Both in general and fluoroscopic radiography.
- Ensuring compliance with the ‘as low as reasonably achievable’ (ALARA) principle whilst using ionising and non-ionising radiation to provide images.
You will need
- Assess medical requests, patient status and capabilities, ensuring procedure preparation is adequate and in accordance with correct protocol.
- Use imaging equipment and associated accessories safely, ensuring patient welfare and standard of care received, and avoid causing hazards to self, other staff, patients and equipment.
- Assess and monitor quality of images to ensure appropriate standards are maintained, confirm all image demographics and labelling are appropriate and correct and ensure that image archiving is completed, and imaging is available for viewing in the Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) as appropriate.
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
Multiple Permanent full time, shift worker (fully rotational) positions, working 76 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
$81,614 to $117,074 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.
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.
Allowances
- A market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is applicable to this role.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- 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
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
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:
Application Guide:
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.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name:Lauren Moon
Position: A/Chief Radiographer
Phone number: 61668363
Email address: lauren.moon@ths.tas.gov.au
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