Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Northern Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thrive program

Work flexibility

Salary packaging

Job summary

Northern Health in Melbourne’s northern suburbs seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Nuclear Medicine team on a fixed-term full-time basis, covering maternity leave across multiple campuses. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with radiopharmaceuticals, operate SPECT/CT and PET/CT systems, and contribute to quality control, radiopharmacy duties, and patient-centred care.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality imaging services and safe radiation

Qualifications

• Qualification in Nuclear Medicine or Medical Imaging with appropriate licensure.
• Experience with PET/CT and radiopharmacy duties preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team and provide high-quality imaging services.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using unsealed radioactive sources.
• Operate SPECT/CT and PET/CT equipment across departments.
• Conduct radiopharmacy duties including preparation and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Ensure safe radiation practices and patient care.
• Collaborate with booking staff to streamline referrals and timely bookings.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

PET/CT

Radiopharmacy

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science

Tools

SPECT/CT gamma cameras

PET/CT scanner

Job description

Reference Number:53520:Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Employment Type:Fixed Term Full Time (FT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologists to join the Nuclear Medicine team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

Nuclear Medicine technologists are responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using unsealed sources of radioactivity in both Nuclear Medicine and PET. Additional duties include gamma camera and PET scanner quality control, and radiopharmacy.

This position is fixed term full time with monthly Accrued Days Off - covering maternity leave.

This role is responsible for:

• Participation in the general roster of duties in both the nuclear medicine and PET/CT departments.
• Operation of SPECT/CT gamma cameras, PET/CT scanner and other equipment across the department.
• General radiopharmacy duties including ordering, preparation, quality control, dispensing and administration of radiopharmaceuticals in NM.
• PET radiopharmacy duties: ordering, preparation and dispensing of PET tracers.
• Exercising safe radiation practices with respect to administration and disposal of radioactive materials.
• In conjunction with booking staff, develop procedures (for NMTs) to ensure all PET and NM referrals are processed and patients provided with timely bookings and relevant instructions.
• Providing quality patient care
• Working collaboratively in a close-knit team

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Sound knowledge of Nuclear Medicine andPET/CT principles and practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment and foster positive work culture.
• Dedication to best patient care and providing high quality imaging services.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Appropriate qualifications, accreditations, licenses etc. as described in the position description.

Applications close 4 October 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.