• Role title: Nuclear Medicine Scientist

• Role type: Max term contract, full time. Until May 2025, with possibility to extend

• Role grade: Nuclear Medicine Technician Level 2 (Year 1 – 5)

• Department and location:  Theragnostic and Nuclear Medicine, Darlinghurst

• Salary: $76,045.64 - $104,754.22 + 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

• Clinical Expertise: Perform a wide range of nuclear medicine procedures, including therapy treatments, adhering to strict radiation safety guidelines and best practice standards

• Patient-Centric Care: Deliver exceptional patient care by prioritizing patient needs, ensuring accurate documentation, and fostering a compassionate and supportive environment

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and external stakeholders to enhance patient outcomes and advance nuclear medicine practices.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory standards, including radiation safety regulations, quality assurance protocols, and accreditation requirements.

• Professional Development: Commit to ongoing professional development, staying up to date with the latest advancements in nuclear medicine and actively participating in research and quality improvement initiatives.

About you

• 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

• Completed the supervised practice programme, or fourth year university degree equivalent, and obtained general registration through Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Good communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to solve complex problems

• Developed knowledge in the application of quality improvement, industrial, risk management and WH&S principles

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, AIDS/HIV, 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.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 11 February 2025

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.