Deputy Chief Radiographer
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Till April 2026
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 5 Grade 3
Remuneration: $169781.24 - $169781.24 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ572517
Applications Close Date: 21 May 2025
Deputy Chief Radiographer - St George Hospital, Kogarah
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 5 Grade 3
Remuneration: $169781.24 - $169781.24 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ572517
Applications Close Date: 21 May 2025
Deputy Chief Radiographer - St George Hospital, Kogarah
To be considered for this position you must be an employee of NSW Health and its Affiliated Health Organisations.
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Deputy Chief Radiographer is responsible for supporting the operational leadership of the medical imaging department, with a primary focus on workforce coordination, staff rostering, and people management. This role ensures appropriate staffing levels are maintained balancing resourcing with clinical demand while supporting staff wellbeing, professional development, and team performance. The Deputy Chief Radiographer works closely with the Chief Radiographer and senior clinicians to implement efficient rostering practices, manage leave planning, and address day-to-day staffing challenges. Additionally, the role contributes to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication, supporting staff engagement, and promoting high standards of professional conduct and collaboration across the department.
Benefits
The Deputy Chief Radiographer is responsible for supporting the operational leadership of the medical imaging department, with a primary focus on workforce coordination, staff rostering, and people management. This role ensures appropriate staffing levels are maintained balancing resourcing with clinical demand while supporting staff wellbeing, professional development, and team performance. The Deputy Chief Radiographer works closely with the Chief Radiographer and senior clinicians to implement efficient rostering practices, manage leave planning, and address day-to-day staffing challenges. Additionally, the role contributes to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication, supporting staff engagement, and promoting high standards of professional conduct and collaboration across the department.
Benefits
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- For Registered Nurses – Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
- For Registered Nurses – Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.
Selection Criteria
- Undergraduate qualification in Medical Radiation Science or equivalent with current AHPRA (MRPBA) membership & current EPA Radiation License
- Demonstrated experience in management to enhance staff performance, influence workplace culture, and lead change
- Extensive knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems including but not limited to: Stafflink, PAT (Staff Appraisals), Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) and HealthRoster programs
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing staff rosters that align with operational requirements, while maintaining compliance with bugetary constraints and relevant policies and legislation
- Demonstrated high level analytical and problem solving skills including experience in the preparation of Medical Imaging performance data as required
- Demonstrated experience in workforce planning and evaluation within a high volume dynamic work environment
- Highly developed and effective written and oral communication skills
- Extensive experience at a Senior Radiographer or acting Deputy Chief level
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Thomas Kolotas on [email protected]
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Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforcee that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
