Chief Radiographer

Step into a key leadership role - drive daily operations, lead strategy and stay hands-on in this collaborative role

Remuneration: $177,790.13 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 6 Grade 2
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ566329
Applications Close: Sunday 4th May 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

 
About the role:

This role will see you work primarily weekday shifts, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the imaging department, including adjusting resources as needed and managing unexpected events that impact routine workflows. A portion of your role will involve clinical work to ensure you maintain your professional skills and stay connected with the challenges faced by frontline staff in your department.

You will collaborate closely with the Chief Radiographers from Hunter New England Imaging’s Greater Metro sites, particularly in strategic planning and addressing complex, cross-site matters. You’ll also work alongside the Radiology, Nursing, and Administration managers to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, efficient service at the site.

Where you’ll be working:

A historic city located in the Lower Hunter Valley of New South Wales, Maitland boasts a rich heritage, and a variety of vibrant shops, cafes, and cultural spaces.

The Radiology Department at Maitland Hospital is a modern facility, established less than five years ago, and offers a full range of imaging modalities, with the exception of mammography. Staffed by over 25 full-time equivalent radiographers, the department performs approximately 65,000 examinations annually and operates 24/7 year-round.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong people focus, with the ability to understand and respond to the needs of both patients and staff while delivering a high-quality, adaptable service. While sound financial management is important, it’s a skill that can be developed in the role. A forward-thinking mindset and the ability to effectively prioritise tasks and responsibilities are highly valued attributes.

Requirements:

• Diagnostic Radiographic qualifications recognised in NSW
• Registration with AHPRA as a Medical Radiation Practitioner (Diagnostic Radiographer) (current or eligible for same)
• NSW EPA I14 Radiation Licence (current or eligible for same)
• Extensive clinical practice in an imaging department (excluding Undergraduate and first 12 months post graduate experience)
• Demonstrated recent managerial experience in a complex Senior Radiographer role, or Assistant Chief Radiographer or Chief Radiographer role

Additional Information:

• 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. 
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 
• 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, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

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For role related queries or questions contact Darrin Gray on Darrin.Gray@health.nsw.gov.au