Radiographer (including New Graduates)

Hunter New England Local Health District; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District invites applications for a Radiographer at Tamworth Hospital. This full time position offers a varied clinical role, 35 hours weekly, and a rotating 24/7 roster with on-call duties across regional sites.

Applicants must hold a degree in Medical Radiation Science and be eligible for AHPRA registration with an NSW EPA licence. Salary ranges from 82,250.65 to 113,302.11 AUD plus superannuation and salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Degree in Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) or equivalent.
• Eligible for registration with AHPRA and NSW EPA Radiation licence.
• Ability to work across multiple imaging modalities with safe, patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Rotating 24/7 roster with on-call duties and travel to satellite sites as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) degree

Job description

See your future differently — grow your radiography career in Tamworth!

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary until Jan 2028. Position Classification: Radiographer (including New Graduates). Remuneration: $82,250.65 to $113,302.11 + superannuation + salary packaging. Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week. Requisition ID: REQ698752. Location: Tamworth Hospital. Applications Close: Tuesday 27th October 2026.

About the role and where you will be working

Looking for a role that offers clinical variety, a supportive team and a great regional lifestyle? Join Tamworth Hospital’s team of 23 Radiographers and multidisciplinary professionals, delivering high-quality, patient-centred Medical Imaging services across multiple modalities and making a real difference to patient outcomes. Located in the heart of the New England Northwest, Tamworth is a vibrant regional city of almost 60,000 people, renowned as Australia’s Country Music Capital and a major equine hub. Enjoy a welcoming community, a relaxed lifestyle and four distinct seasons. The role involves a rotating 24/7 roster, including on-call duties, with occasional travel to satellite sites across the region.

About you

You’re a skilled and motivated Radiographer who enjoys working across multiple imaging modalities and delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. You bring strong communication and problem-solving skills, can work independently in a busy clinical environment, and collaborate effectively with radiologists, nurses and multidisciplinary teams. You’re adaptable, committed to continuous learning and ready to contribute to a supportive Medical Imaging Department. You’ll bring initiative and a team-focused approach, with opportunities to build your skills through on-the-job mentoring, education and professional development at Tamworth Hospital.

Requirements

• Degree in Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) or equivalent.
• Eligible for registration with Australian Health Professionals Registration Authority (AHPRA), hold current NSW EPA Radiation licence.

What we can offer

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Salary packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23. HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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Additional information

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full time or part time vacancies. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For role related queries or questions contact Leah Mann on [e-mail]

Policy Compliance

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer.

EEO / Diversity statement

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.