Job Description:

• Role title: Nuclear Medicine Scientist

• Role type: Permanent Full-time

• Role grade: Level 3, Grade 3

• Department and location: Theranostics and Nuclear Medicine

• Salary: $135,396 p.a. + Super + Salary Packaging
   

Better and fairer care.  Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

• Deliver high-quality patient care by performing all nuclear medicine procedures and therapy treatments under general supervision, in accordance with EPA Radiation Licence guidelines, including dose preparation, administration, and patient monitoring post-treatment.

• Provide operational and strategic support to the department, assisting the Chief MRS and Section Manager in achieving optimal service delivery and contributing to the planning and management of resources, patient throughput, and departmental performance.

• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement, compliance with professional standards, and evidence-based practice by participating in research, training, and professional development activities for MRS staff and students.

• Build strong collaborative relationships within the hospital, across St Vincent’s Health Australia, and externally with universities, professional bodies, and other key stakeholders.

• Ensure effective leadership, mentoring, and professional oversight by guiding junior MRS staff, modelling appropriate behaviours, and fostering open communication within the department.

• Support organisational compliance and development by adhering to SVHA and SVHS policies, maintaining accurate and confidential patient records, and engaging in succession planning, professional development, and initiatives to improve departmental service delivery.

About you

• Hold a Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiation Science – Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualifications recognised by the Medical Radiation Practice Board (MRPB).

• Current NSW EPA radiation licence under the Radiation Control Act 1990 and current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Postgraduate diploma or higher qualification allied to your area of expertise, including (but not limited to) ultrasound, CT, QA, management, education, research, or IT.

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with proven aptitude in complex problem solving and decision making both individually and as part of a team.

• Proven high-level communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills, with experience in applying quality improvement, industrial, risk management, and WH&S principles.

• Previous clinical experience within Nuclear Medicine, with demonstrated commitment to best practice, customer/patient services, continuing education, and the ability to motivate and inspire staff to achieve organisational outcomes.

Why work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on campus

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, HIV/AID, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
 

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
 

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
 

As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
 

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 9 January 2026

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the ‘About You’ section of this job advert. 

For more information contact [email protected]

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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