Deputy Chief Radiographer

Queensland X-Ray; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Professional development

Barista coffee at practices

Salary packaging

On-the-job training

Job summary

Queensland X-Ray, a Sonic Healthcare entity, is seeking a Radiographer to support operational management of medical imaging services across a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes leadership, service delivery, and use of state-of-the-art equipment in Cairns.

You will participate in rotating rosters with overtime and on-call, contribute to clinical governance, and mentor students. A dedication to patient care and professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering advanced level medical imaging across multiple modalities.
• Ability to lead and mentor a multidisciplinary imaging team.
• Strong clinical judgement and patient care focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management of Medical Imaging services in a Level 3 facility.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentor staff and students.
• Deliver advanced imaging across multiple modalities while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical leadership

Advanced imaging modalities

Job description

• Medical Imaging-Technical
• Radiographer
• Cairns
• Full time

6/10/2026

• Join an essential services market leader
• We offer job stability and career progression
• Leadership opportunity

About Us

Queensland X-Ray's focus on 'Our People Make a Difference' is reflected in our culture which stems from the 'Core Values'. Led by an experienced team of radiologists and imaging specialists, Queensland X-Ray has almost 50 sites statewide.

We are one of the largest and longest-standing medical imaging businesses in Queensland. Our success can be attributed to our unwavering commitment to providing customers with a caring and highly specialised service that is continuously delivered by the most experienced professionals.

Being an entity of Sonic Healthcare, an ASX top 40 listed company, we are able to ensure our technology and equipment are state-of-the-art. You will work with the latest medical imaging equipment, in world-class facilities and with experts in their field.

About The Role

The successful applicant will support the operational management of the Medical Imaging clinical services across a multidisciplinary team under the direction the Chief Radiographer and Managing Radiologist. It would be desirable for applicants to have experience in the delivery of advanced level medical imaging in multiple modalities and be able to demonstrate clinical leadership. This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of Medical Imaging services within a QXR Level 3 facility.

This role requires participation in a rotating roster with opportunity for overtime including weekend and on call work.

Key Accountabilities

Leadership and Operational Management

• Support the operational management of Medical Imaging clinical services across a multidisciplinary team under the direction of the Managing Radiologist and Chief Radiographer in accordance with Queensland X-ray operational requirements.
• Provide supporting managerial leadership of the multi-disciplinary Medical Imaging team delivering services in accordance with the relevant prescribed professional and ethical standards and the established practice and company-wide clinical protocols and policies.
• Where required, be able to perform higher duties during periods of absence of the Chief Radiographer.
• Represent Queensland X-ray at a facility level on matters relating to service provision and delivery where appropriate.
• Lead the development of service improvement initiatives across a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the provision of high quality Medical Imaging services.
• Provide direction to the operations team for the purpose of workforce planning and capability strategies to achieve enhancement and efficiency in service delivery where required.
• Provide supporting managerial leadership in the development, implementation and monitoring of programs and policies (including education and/or research) within the facility to support the continuum of care.
• Provide supporting managerial leadership under the direction of the operations team for the administration, direction and control of resource management and financial management of the facility.
• Apply well-developed clinical knowledge and skills to the management of Medical Imaging services ensuring alignment with Queensland X-ray operational requirements.
• Foster and promote a culture of service excellence through continuing demonstration of a high level of responsibility, accountability and initiative across all aspects of clinical practice.
• Coordination and mentorship of University & Work experience Students with a focus on facilitating required learning outcomes.

Clinical Practice

• Deliver advanced level medical imaging clinical services across a multi-modality, multidisciplinary team in accordance with:
• prescribed professional and ethical standards
• the established practice and company-wide clinical protocols and policies
• the rostering and service delivery requirements of the practice
• Demonstrate and promote by example, a high level of patient care, compassion and clinical awareness.
• Apply advanced professional, clinical judgement to complex caseloads, adapting routine clinical practice using valid and reliable evidence based practice.
• Maintain an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in multiple modalities obtained through professional development, postgraduate education or formal qualifications.
• Apply expertise to solve large-scale and/or complex clinical service or work-flow problems.

Communication / Team Participation

• Provide advanced level clinical advice and direction based on a well-developed clinical background to Medical Imaging practitioners.
• Provide supporting authoritative counsel on matters relating to service provisions.
• Collaborate with practice leaders across Queensland X-ray to ensure effective service delivery and enhance quality outcomes.

Safety and Quality

• Foster and promote a workplace culture that aligns with the Sonic Core Values.
• Assume accountability for all aspects of safety and quality within the facility.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive culture
• Annual Professional Development Allowance
• Sonic Healthcare Radiology Conference Attendance
• Internal L&D workshops and events
• Great earning potential with strong rates and annual reviews
• 5 weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Paid parental leave and salary packaging
• Committed to health and well-being, including access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and Recognition Points System - we like to celebrate success!
• Fitness Passport (Access to 350+ Gyms)
• Bulk Billing & Discounted Fees
• Motor Vehicle Salary Packages
• Dell Purchasing Program
• Barista Coffee machines at all practices
• On-the-job training and ongoing learning and development
• Opportunities for career advancement within the Queensland X-Ray Team