Manage advanced diagnostic imaging, lead teams and build service excellence across multiple modalities in a fast-paced tertiary hospital environment.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 4 Grade 2
Remuneration: $149,765 - $153,444 per annum
Hours Per Week: 35
Location: Westmead Hospital – Radiology
Where you’ll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia’s largest and most comprehensive tertiary referral hospitals, delivering cutting‑edge care, teaching and research within the Western Sydney Local Health District.
* You will be part of a high‑performing Medical Imaging Department that values collaboration, innovation and professional growth.
* State‑of‑the‑art diagnostic imaging services
* Diverse, high‑acuity clinical caseload
* Strong multidisciplinary and senior leadership support
* Commitment to education, research and continuous improvement
* Inclusive culture focused on staff wellbeing and development
What you’ll be doing
As a Senior Medical Radiation Scientist, you will deliver advanced diagnostic imaging services while supporting operational leadership within your modality. You will:
* Perform high‑quality diagnostic imaging in line with legislation, standards and policies.
* Manage daily modality operations, bookings and workflow to optimise access and utilisation.
* Lead, supervise and support staff performance, rostering and service continuity.
* Drive quality assurance, service improvement and change management initiatives.
* Educate, mentor and support staff and university students in the clinical setting.
Ready to lead where it matters most?
Join NSW Health and be part of a team that values collaboration, growth and making a meaningful difference. Bring your expertise, leadership and passion for patient‑centred care to Westmead Hospital and help shape the future of diagnostic imaging. Apply now by submitting your resume online and addressing the criteria listed below, providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria
* Qualification: Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science – Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
* Registration: Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA).
* License: NSW EPA Radiation Licence IA14.
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in your area of specialisation – including protocol development and ability to teach junior staff.
* Experience working in a busy hospital environment.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to solve clinical situations and develop effective solutions.
* Experience establishing and managing quality assurance and improvement initiatives, including the use of audit data to inform staff development and service evaluation.
* Experience developing, presenting and managing educational and learning packages for staff and visiting university students, with an emphasis on orientation, teaching and mentoring within the clinical setting.
* Ability to coordinate imaging service delivery through effective resource allocation and collaboration with management to improve patient access, workflow efficiency, and staff engagement.
Requisition ID: REQ620518
Applications Close: 12 January 2026
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustments consistent with industry standards. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply to staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen with a current passport).
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For inquiries about the role, contact Phillip Garrahy on 02 8890 6522 or email Phillip.Garrahy@health.nsw.gov.au.
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