Medical Diagnostic Radiographer (Permanent)

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 82.000 - 113.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Westmead Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District, is seeking a Medical Diagnostic Radiographer to deliver high-quality mammography in a specialised breast imaging service. You will work in a patient-centered environment within a multidisciplinary team to support timely diagnosis and better outcomes.

As part of the Breast Cancer Institute, you will have opportunities to develop your mammography expertise, pursue a Certificate of Clinical Proficiency in Mammography, and contribute

Formación

• Qualification: Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science – Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• Registration: Registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• License: NSW EPA Radiation Licence IA14.
• Experience in mammography and knowledge of quality assurance is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high-quality mammography across diagnostic and screening services.
• Maintain clinical standards and provide respectful, person-centred care.
• Undertake quality assurance activities and follow standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues; protect privacy.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and assist with training.

Conocimientos

Mammography

Quality Assurance

Interpersonal Skills

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Patient Communication

Attention to Detail

RIS/PACS

BIS

Educación

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science – Diagnostic Radiography

Herramientas

RIS/PACS

BIS

Descripción del empleo

Make a meaningful difference in breast cancer detection and patient care

Grow your mammography expertise in a specialist breast imaging service

Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence

Use your radiography skills to make a difference. Deliver high-quality mammography, support early breast cancer detection and grow your career in a specialist clinical team.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Radiographer Level 2

Remuneration: $82,250.65 - $113,302.11 per annum

Hours Per Week: 35

Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working: Join the Breast Cancer Institute at Westmead Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District, and contribute to a service that plays an important role in breast cancer screening and diagnosis. You’ll work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals in a patient-centered environment where quality imaging, teamwork and continuous improvement are valued. Whether you are an experienced radiographer looking for a new challenge or a recent graduate ready to develop your skills in a specialised clinical setting, this is an opportunity to build your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.

Specialist clinical experience: Develop your skills in breast imaging within a dedicated breast cancer service.

Purpose-driven work: Help deliver quality imaging that supports timely diagnosis and better patient outcomes.

Professional development: Build your mammography capability, with the opportunity to work towards your Certificate of Clinical Proficiency in Mammography.

Supportive teamwork: Collaborate with radiographers and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver safe, compassionate care.

Varied clinical practice: Work across Sydney West BreastScreen sites, with rostered shifts that may include evenings and weekends.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Medical Diagnostic Radiographer, you’ll deliver high-quality mammography across diagnostic and screening breast imaging services, helping maintain clinical standards while ensuring every patient receives respectful, professional and person-centred care. You will combine technical expertise, attention to detail and sound clinical judgement to support reliable imaging outcomes, service performance and continuous improvement.

• Deliver expert breast imaging: Perform mammography for screening and diagnostic services, maintaining high image quality and patient comfort.
• Maintain clinical excellence: Undertake quality assurance activities and follow BreastScreen Australia National Accreditation Standards, BreastScreen NSW Operational Standards and WSLHD policies and procedures.
• Put patients first: Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, protect patient privacy and respond professionally to concerns.
• Support safe, efficient services: Maintain accurate patient records and imaging information across RIS/PACS and BIS, while contributing to service targets and quality improvement.
• Share your knowledge: Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and assist with staff orientation, training and supervision when required.

What You'll Bring

You will bring a commitment to quality, patient-centred care and continuous learning, together with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.

Experience in mammography and knowledge of quality assurance are desirable. You should also have strong communication and organisational skills, attention to detail, initiative and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Developing your mammography expertise?

If you are willing to obtain your Certificate of Clinical Proficiency in Mammography within 12 months of commencing, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification: Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science – Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• Registration: Registered with Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA).
• License: NSW EPA Radiation Licence IA14

Selection Criteria

• High level customer service skills and Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients
• Excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detail and Ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative
• Highly developed communication with working in a multidisciplinary team and other health professionals
• Demonstrated skill in the analysis of complex issues and problem solving, Understanding of the management of patient complaints and patient privacy
• Experience in mammography with knowledge of quality assurance would be desirable. Maintaining high quality imaging, performing over 50% of Perfect and Good imaging, keep below the Repeat Rate (2%) and Technical Recall Rate of all imaging.
• Ability to assist in training others (give orientation and be able to supervise when required)
• Working towards completing Certificate of Clinical Proficiency in Mammography certificate or willing to obtain within 12 months of starting

Requisition ID: REQ685588

Applications Close: 25th October 2026

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Selin Prasad on [e-mail]

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)

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