Radiographer

• Full-time graduate radiographer role, ongoing position with an immediate start available.
  
• Work within Macquarie University Health, where healthcare, education and research are fully integrated to improve patient outcomes
  
• Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Drive innovation in healthcare, transform patient outcomes, and advance your career today.

Starting your career as a radiographer is a significant step, and the environment you begin in matters. At Macquarie University Health, you will join a medical imaging team that combines everyday clinical practice with teaching and research, giving you access to experienced radiographers, modern technology and structured learning from day one.

Reporting to the Lead Radiographer, you will build your clinical confidence across general X-ray and theatre imaging, with the opportunity to train in additional modalities including angiography, CT, MRI and Mammography as your skills develop.

About the Role

As a Radiographer, you will perform diagnostic imaging examinations that directly inform patient diagnosis and treatment. You will work alongside radiologists, nursing teams, administrative staff and fellow radiographers to deliver safe, high-quality and timely imaging, while contributing to the teaching and quality improvement activities that define an academic health precinct.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Performing diagnostic X-ray and theatre imaging examinations, producing high-quality images in line with clinical protocols
• Informing and supporting patients throughout imaging procedures, responding to questions and concerns or referring them to appropriate information sources
• Promptly escalating findings requiring immediate clinical attention to the radiologist or senior medical staff.
• Complying with radiation protection standards (ALARA), EPA licensing requirements and patient privacy and confidentiality obligations
• Contributing to continuous quality improvement activities and the development of current and new clinical protocols
• Participating in professional development, annual performance review and the informal supervision and support of imaging students

About Us

Macquarie University Health is Australia's only university-owned, academically integrated health sciences precinct, bringing together Macquarie University Hospital, specialist clinics, the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences and leading research programs. Macquarie University Hospital is Australia's first and only private not-for-profit teaching hospital on a university campus. Our mission is to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated and evidence-based care, with clinicians, researchers, students and staff working side by side to translate discovery into better patient outcomes.

About You

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Medical Radiation Practitioner
• A recognised qualification in Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography), completed or nearing completion.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality diagnostic images and apply radiation safety principles, including ALARA
• Clear and confident communication skills, with a consistently high standard of patient and stakeholder service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a changing clinical environment
• A proactive, self-motivated approach to learning, including willingness to participate in quality control and upskilling programs across additional modalities

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications Close: Sunday 1st November, 11:59pm AEDT

For general enquiries: Rebecca Wood, Talent Acquisition at r.wood@mq.edu.au

We reserve the right to progress or not proceed with applications prior to the closing date, and to close the advertisement early if required.

Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.