Deliver vital breast screening care while growing your radiography career
Remuneration: $43.30 - $64.01 per hour (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: BreastScreen Waratah
Employment Type: Permanent / Temporary Part Time and Casual opportunities available (breakdown below)
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 2, Radiographer Level 3 Grade 1, Mammography Technologist
Hours Per Week: Up to 28
Requisition ID: REQ659286
Applications Close: Thursday 11th June 2026
Applicants must be female - under Section 31 ( (h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
About the role:
This role will see you perform vital screening and assessment mammography to the women in our community. You will work from our fixed sites, as well as on our mobile vans, providing you the opportunity to travel and work in rural areas across Hunter New England to ensure equitable access to all women. While this position is part-time, the ability to participate in a travel component on the basis of a full week would be looked upon favourably.
This position can be filled by a Level 2 or Level 3 Radiographer, or Mammography Practitioner. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to progress by attaining a Certificate in Mammographic Practice.
Support and orientation will be provided by the Designated Radiographer and the entire team. Training and opportunity for further education will be available and encouraged for the right candidate. We have dedicated tutors who run in-house training programs and will provide ongoing support.
You will be supported by the designated radiographer. We also have dedicated tutors who run in-house training programs and will provide ongoing support.
We have the following positions available:
0.2 Permanent FTE available (Saturday)
0.6 Temporary FTE available (6 month contract)
Where you’ll be working:
You will work at BreastScreen NSW Waratah and East Maitland Green Hills fixed sites, as well as on our mobile vans which are located at various areas throughout Hunter New England and are rostered out of the Waratah site. You will be part of a small team working on the away and commutable mobile vans or part of a larger multidisciplinary team when at the fixed site for screening and assessment clinics.
We are a dedicated and proud team of health professionals with a strong belief in the BreastScreen Australia Program and its impact on the health outcomes for women in our community.
The Saturday position will based primarily at Waratah.
About you:
We are looking for empathetic, client focussed staff who will enjoy working as part of our cohesive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Our aim is to provide high quality imaging and excellence in all aspects of the BreastScreen service.
You will be a female Radiographer or Mammography Practitioner who is enthusiastic about being part of this population screening program for the women throughout Hunter New England.
We are willing to provide training for the right candidate.
Requirements:
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Relevant qualifications in Medical Radiation Science or equivalent/Graduate Diploma of Mammography/Certificate of Mammographic Practice (CMP) or willingness to complete.
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Registered as a Medical Radiation Practitioner – Diagnostic Radiographer (General or Mammography registration) with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia where required.
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Hold a current EPA IA 14M/ IA 14 radiation licence.
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Current NSW Drivers Licence.
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Available to work away on mobile screening vans for up to 6 days at a time.
What we offer
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:
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Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
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Proximity to shopping and other services
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Salary packaging options
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Fitness Passport
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
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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.
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An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
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Demonstrated commitment to breast cancer screening, with knowledge of the BreastScreen Australia program, an understanding of the National Accreditation Standards (NAS) and its application to screen reading and assessment.
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Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, particularly in working with people under stress.
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Demonstrated ability to establish and contribute to strong positive working relationships with staff at all levels of the organisation to achieve outcomes.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Swain on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
