VMO - Radiologist - BreastScreen Wagga & Queanbeyan (Apply via eCredential)

NSW Health; Wagga Wagga; Sur place; AUD 180 000 - 300 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

NSW Health's BreastScreen NSW program seeks a Visiting Medical Officer (Radiologist) to support breast cancer screening, assessment and diagnostic services across Wagga Wagga and Queanbeyan. The role requires Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists and current Medical Board registration, with involvement in quality assurance and multidisciplinary care.

The VMO works closely with the Designated Radiologist, Clinical Coordinator, Consultant Surgeon and

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists.
• Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a practicing practitioner.
• Current NSW EPA Radiation Licence.
• NSW Working With Children Check.
• National Criminal Record Check.
• Compliance with NSW Health vaccination requirements.
• Experience in screening mammography reading and breast ultrasound.

Responsabilités

• Provide breast screening image reading and interpretation services.
• Deliver assessment clinic services, including diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Perform stereotactic and ultrasound-guided breast biopsies.
• Work with the multidisciplinary BreastScreen team to maintain QA standards.
• Participate in accreditation activities and National Accreditation Standards.
• Attend MDT and CARE meetings and contribute to education activities.
• Collaborate with Designated Radiologist, Clinical Coordinator, Surgeon and Pathologist.

Connaissances

Breast imaging experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Formation

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists

Outils

Breast ultrasound

Image-guided biopsy techniques

Description du poste

Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Sessional
Position Classification: Specialist Non-Surgeon (Radiologist)
Requisition ID: REQ690195
Applications Close: Sunday 8 November 2026

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified Radiologist to join the BreastScreen NSW service across the Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts. This Visiting Medical Officer position provides an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing multidisciplinary team delivering breast cancer screening, assessment and diagnostic services at the Wagga Wagga and Queanbeyan BreastScreen sites.

About Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) provides healthcare services to communities across southern New South Wales through a network of hospitals and health facilities. Our vision is to deliver excellent healthcare to every person, every time, while supporting our staff to thrive in rewarding rural and regional careers.

About the Role

The BreastScreen Radiologist is responsible for the provision of radiological services relating to screen reading and assessment clinic services at BreastScreen NSW Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts, located in Wagga Wagga and Queanbeyan. The successful applicant will work closely with the Designated Radiologist, Clinical Coordinator, Consultant Surgeon and Pathologist to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to client care and maintain compliance with the National Accreditation Standards of BreastScreen Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in quality assurance activities as part of the BreastScreen program.
• Perform breast screening image reading and interpretation services.
• Provide assessment clinic services, including diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Perform stereotactic and ultrasound-guided breast biopsies.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary BreastScreen team to maintain high-quality screening and assessment services.
• Participate in accreditation activities and support compliance with National Accreditation Standards.
• Attend Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and Clinical Advisory, Review and Education (CARE) meetings.
• Contribute to ongoing professional development and education activities as required under BreastScreen Australia standards.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Radiologists.
• Current Medical Board registration with AHPRA.
• Current NSW EPA Radiation Licence.
• NSW Working With Children Check.
• National Criminal Record Check.
• Compliance with NSW Health Category A vaccination requirements.

Why Join BreastScreen NSW?

This role offers the opportunity to work within an established and highly respected BreastScreen service, contributing directly to the early detection of breast cancer and improved health outcomes for women across regional New South Wales. You will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence, quality improvement and ongoing professional development.

Interested?

For role-related enquiries, please contact Veronica Scriven, Director - BreastScreen NSW Greater Southern via email on [e-mail]

Additional Information

A National Police Check will be undertaken.
NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered through eCredential.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Applicants must be willing to undertake reasonable travel associated with service delivery across Wagga Wagga and Queanbeyan.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

Selection Criteria

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists.
• Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner, Practicing Licence from the Radiation Protection Authority
• Experience in screening mammography reading, diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound and image-guided interventional procedures for the breast
• Excellent knowledge of technical quality assurance
• Well-developed knowledge of the BreastScreen Australia Program and an understanding of the National Accreditation Standards
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to implement clinical best practice accordance with evidence based practice.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.