Radiographer (Medical Imaging Practitioner) (503707L9)

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

The role:

The Radiographer (Medical Imaging Practitioner) is responsible for:

• Performing basic imaging examinations to produce images of the highest diagnostic value possible whilst using ionising radiations. Both in general and fluoroscopic radiography.
• Ensuring compliance with the ‘as low as reasonably achievable’ (ALARA) principle whilst using ionising and non-ionising radiation to provide images.
• Liaise with staff and the general public in matters relating to general radiography.
• Candidate must be Registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia. Fourth year students 2024, eligible to apply pending full registration. 

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Launceston General Hospital's (LGH) Radiology Department:

The LGH radiology department has an annual turnover of over 70,000 examinations and is staffed 24/7 with shifts and on call. We have a great team and ongoing professional development in the department. 

The challenges and opportunities in health and community care in Tasmania are like no other in Australia, many opportunities exist for health professionals who want to be part of making a difference.

Launceston has a regional population of over 100,000, a city with an incredible sense of community and natural beauty. The spectacular Launceston Gorge provides an amazing backdrop to the city and along with a growing portfolio of recreational and artistic developments creates opportunities for full weekends.  Have a Tassie adventure and immerse yourself in the ancient land and cultures of the Palawa people.

Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is committed to all people needing our service and building on our core CARE principles. LGH is a 300 bed Regional Hospital teaching hospital situated in North of Tasmania, with a strong focus on education and specialist care. With a growing number of new Consultants to the region the opportunity to be a part of a new wave of healthcare in Launceston awaits. The population catchment for the Launceston General Hospital of approximately 250000, extends from the Northwest to the east coast of Tasmania.  The LGH is unique it the level of tertiary specialist medical services it has for a regional hospital, as such we see a wide range of presentations and complex medical imaging cases.

• Enthusiastic young team
• Active education program
• Live, work and play in Beautiful Tasmania

Why Tasmania 

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, shift worker (fully rotational) positions available, working 76 hours per fortnight, to commence as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Allowances: 

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in me