Reference Number: 5652
Category: Allied Health
Department: Radiology
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Medical Imaging Technologist Grade 1 or 2 - Multiple 12 month Parental Leave positions available, commencing August through October 2026
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Radiology Department
The Austin Health Radiology Department offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional services and operates at both the Austin and Repatriation Hospitals, as well as providing a satellite imaging service to Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre. The nature of the work requires extended hours provision of service, and all staff are expected to contribute appropriately to cover the extended hours.
The Austin Hospital provides an extensive range of services to inpatient, ED and some outpatient clinics. The range of services includes General X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, MRI, CT, Mobile and Theatre, Angiography, Cath Lab and Interventional procedures. All Austin campus imaging for ED patient, inpatient and outpatient X-ray, mobiles, theatre and CT is co-ordinated from Emergency Radiology 24/7. The Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital provides radiology services to all remaining Outpatient clinics as well as externally referred patients and some inpatients. The range of services includes General X-ray, Ultrasound, CT, Fluoroscopy, Mobiles and Theatre.
Austin Radiology possesses a comprehensive fleet of imaging equipment that provides a wide range of X-ray, OPG, fluoroscopy, intra-operative, CT, MRI, DSA, ultrasound, cardiac cath lab, CBCT, interventional, mobile and ED imaging services. The Department itself is very welcoming, cohesive and supportive amongst the various staffing groups within Radiology and a pleasure to work in. Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out with any questions or to request a tour. The department also provides education and training for Medical Imaging Technologists and other staff, and also conducts and contributes to research activities.
About the roles
Exciting opportunities exist for enthusiastic and/or experienced Medical Imaging Technologists to join our Radiology Department as Grade 1 or Grade 2 Radiographers in fixed term roles to support growth of our department and services. Applications welcomed from full-time and part-time candidates. Relevant post graduate qualification would be highly advantageous but is not essential.
We welcome applications from:
New Graduate (or soon to be) Medical Imaging Technologists
Experienced Medical Imaging Technologists with CT, DSA, MRI or Mammography skills
Medical Imaging Technologists looking to cover night shift work exclusively
A regular day will see you:
Working in a dynamic 24/7 hospital environment alongside exceptional team members
Undertaking routine and specialised medical imaging procedures using modern equipment and technology
Working with and/or supervising student radiographers
Liaising with other senior staff to ensure staff training and supervision needs are met
About you
To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:
Excellent communication and people skills, emotional intelligence, teamwork and high standards of care
A clear focus on patient, staff, radiation and workplace safety
A strong work ethic and passion for improvement initiatives
A high level of flexibility and initiative
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Mark Begbie, Deputy Chief Radiographer at
[email protected] .
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Grade 1
Grade 2
Application closing date: Sunday 19 July 2026 - subject to closing earlier if suitable candidates are appointed earlier.
