Deputy Chief Medical Imaging Technologist

Imaging Associates; Wonthaggi; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Imaging Associates in Wonthaggi, VIC invites a senior radiographer developer to step into a dynamic leadership role. You will partner with the Chief MIT and Clinical Director to inspire a high-performing team across IA Wonthaggi and IA Cowes, guiding daily workflow, staffing rosters, and service quality to meet strategic goals.

With demonstrated leadership, clinical imaging excellence across CT/MRI/ultrasound and strong communication, you’ll foster an engaged culture, coach staff, participate in

Qualifications

• Senior radiographer with leadership aspirations and experience
• Proven ability to mentor and develop imaging staff
• Demonstrated clinical imaging excellence across MRI/CT/US
• Strong communication with staff, patients and referrers

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workflow and roster management across two clinics
• Monitor service quality and drive clinical excellence
• Support hiring, onboarding and CPD opportunities
• Partner with Chief MIT and Clinical Director to execute strategy

Skills

Senior radiographer

Leadership

Clinical imaging expertise

Communication

Problem solving

Commercial acumen

AHPRA registration

Australian work eligibility

Job description

Imaging Associates (IA) is a doctor-led, highly respected and fast-growing radiology business with practices across Melbourne, Gippsland and Wagga Wagga. Driven by clinical excellence and an unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care, we deliver cutting-edge diagnostic imaging services that make a meaningful difference.

Located within Wonthaggi Hospital, Imaging Associates Wonthaggi is a modern radiology clinic bringing state-of-the-art medical imaging to the Bass Coast Shire community. Patients and healthcare providers benefit from leading expertise, outstanding care and greater convenience. Through our exciting partnership with Bass Coast Health at the new community hospital in Cowes, we are also bringing advanced imaging services closer to home for the local community.

Powered by the latest technology, our Wonthaggi clinic delivers a comprehensive range of services, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray, OPG and interventional radiology procedures.

Everything we do is centred on better patient outcomes and stronger healthcare for the community. Our partnership with Bass Coast Health reflects our bold commitment to expanding access to advanced medical imaging technology across the region.

About The Role

Step into a dynamic leadership position where you’ll partner with the Chief MIT and Clinical Director to inspire a high-performing team and keep both IA Wonthaggi and IA Cowes running at their best. Bringing advanced capability in at least one key modalityâGeneral, CT, MRI or mammographyâyou’ll share your expertise, mentor talented colleagues, champion clinical excellence and help set the standard for exceptional care.

You’ll help shape the clinical and commercial success of the practice, overseeing daily workflow, coordinating staffing and rosters, monitoring service quality, and ensuring our strategic goals come to life.

A key part of your role will be building strong, positive relationships with staff, fostering a motivated and engaged culture, and supporting team members with regular feedback, coaching, development plans, and ongoing CPD opportunities.

As a trusted leader, you’ll act as the goâto contact in the Chief MIT’s absence across both clinics, keeping communication flowing across staff, patients, and referrers, while ensuring our clinic runs efficientlyâfrom inventory management to quality systems, from correct billing practices to supporting hiring, onboarding, and training.

You’ll collaborate closely with modality, nursing, and admin teams to ensure every clinical and nonâclinical need is met, and you’ll proudly represent the practice through educational and commercial initiatives.

As this role provides leadership support across both IA Wonthaggi and IA Cowes, regular onsite presence at both locations is required which will be undertaken on a rotational basis and in line with operational requirements, ensuring strong leadership visibility, team support, and continuity of service delivery across both practices.

This is your opportunity to step into a meaningful leadership role where your clinical expertise, peopleâfocused mindset, and passion for excellence will directly contribute to shaping a thriving, highâquality imaging environment.

About You

We’re patient-first and it’s important to us that our patients feel personally cared for. Your caring and compassionate approach, combined with strong communication and interpersonal skills, will see you thrive in this role.

• Proven experience as a senior radiographer ready to take the next step in their career
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated success in coaching, mentoring, and developing team members
• Clinical excellence in providing high-quality imaging examinations across a broad patient mix, with a strong focus on patient safety and welfare
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships with staff, patients, and key stakeholders
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making ability, with the confidence to exercise initiative and professional judgement
• Commercial acumen with a proven ability to optimise workflow and resources while maintaining the highest standards of patient care
• Current AHPRA registration with a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Eligibility to work in Australia â Aus /NZ citizen or Aus Permanent Residency

In this pivotal leadership role, you can look forward to:

• Being part of a progressive and growing business where your contribution will directly shape our success
• Working with an experienced, passionate, and supportive team, committed to providing excellence in imaging
• Collaboration with a team of highly regarded Radiologists
• A genuine focus on professional growth and development in your leadership career
• The opportunity to broaden your experience through participation in on-call and weekend rosters