Head Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Research

Health; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 123,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attraction & retention allowance

Salary packaging options

Professional development reimbursement

Annual leave

Health and fitness benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) leads SA Medical Imaging and oversees the Nuclear Medicine Research Program at the Adelaide campus. The Head Nuclear Medicine Technologist will provide technical leadership and manage a multidisciplinary team to deliver research trials and radiopharmaceutical supply for novel tracers.

Working across clinical, research and operational teams, the role emphasizes patient safety, ethical practice and radiation compliance while supporting staff education and

Qualifications

• Hold an approved Nuclear Medicine degree and AHPRA registration.
• Hold or qualify for South Australian radiation licences.
• Bring advanced SPECT, PET and Bone Densitometry expertise.
• Demonstrate clinical research, trial and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Nuclear Medicine Research Program and oversee trials.
• Provide expert technical leadership and guide a multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee radiopharmaceutical supply and licensing for novel tracers.
• Champion patient safety, ethical practice and radiation compliance.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Leadership

Research management

Clinical experience

SPECT

PET

Bone Densitometry

Education

Nuclear Medicine degree

AHPRA registration

Job description

Job no: 950381
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Medical

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide Clinical Support Services – SA Medical Imaging

• Location: Adelaide
• Salary: AHP-4 $123,048 -$133,957 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time
• 10% Attraction & Retention Allowance

About the role

Lead the RAH Nuclear Medicine Research Program and help shape the future of healthcare through innovative research. As Head Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will provide expert technical leadership, guide a multidisciplinary team and oversee the delivery of research trials, from feasibility and logistics to radiopharmaceutical supply and licensing for novel tracers.

Working across clinical, research and operational teams, you will champion patient safety, ethical practice and radiation compliance while strengthening service quality and continuous improvement. You will also contribute to policy development, staff education and data management, while maintaining a clinical workload as an Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist and applying advanced techniques to support high quality patient care.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist who brings advanced clinical expertise, research leadership and a commitment to safe, high quality patient care.

• Hold an approved Nuclear Medicine degree and AHPRA registration
• Hold or qualify for South Australian radiation licences
• Bring advanced SPECT, PET and Bone Densitometry expertise
• Demonstrate clinical research, trial and project management experience

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well‑being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options , including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and inclusion

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job ref: 950381

Enquiries to

Dai Nguyen, Campus Operations Manager Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday 7 October 2026

Attachments

950381 RD Head Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Research.pdf

Advertised: 23 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time