Lead MRI Radiographer

• Competitive salary and full salary packaging benefits through Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay. Salary negotiable-based experience and qualifications.
  
• Full-time permanent position available at our Macquarie University Campus (North Ryde). Immediate start.
  
• Be part of Australia’s only university-owned academically integrated healthcare organisation where advanced imaging technology, clinical excellence, research and professional development are actively supported and encouraged.

The Role

Macquarie Medical Imaging (MMI), part of Macquarie University Health, is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead MRI Radiographer to join our Medical Imaging team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This senior clinical role provides hands-on MRI services while leading the day-to-day operational workflow of the MRI department, supporting staff capability development, and contributing to a high-performing, patient-centred imaging service within Australia’s first fully integrated academic health sciences precinct.

Working closely with Radiologists, imaging leadership and multidisciplinary clinical teams, you will deliver high-quality MRI services across a diverse caseload including outpatient, inpatient and research imaging, while providing leadership, supervision and mentorship to MRI Radiographers.

The role supports imaging services across three operating MRI scanners, including:

• GE Discovery MR750 3.0T
  
• Siemens Magnetom Vida 3.0T
  
• Siemens Magnetom Sola 1.5T

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MRI Radiographer ready to step into, or further develop within, a senior leadership role in an academically integrated hospital environment.

Key Accountabilities

(Including but not limited to)

• Provide high-quality diagnostic MRI imaging services across GE and Siemens MRI platforms.
  
• Deliver MRI services for a wide range of patient presentations, including outpatient, inpatient and research studies.
  
• Oversee daily workflow and operational coordination of the MRI department to ensure safe, efficient and patient-centred service delivery.
  
• Provide formal and informal training, supervision, coaching and professional support to MRI Radiographers.
  
• Support education and mentoring of junior, graduate and developing MRI staff.
  
• Organise and actively participate in the MRI on-call roster as required.
  
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, MRI safety standards, and continuous service optimisation.

About You

You are an experienced MRI Radiographer with strong clinical expertise and demonstrated leadership capability, who thrives in a collaborative, innovative and academically integrated healthcare environment.

You are confident working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, bring a strong commitment to professional development and patient care, and have the capability to lead teams and manage operational priorities in a busy hospital imaging service.

Why Join Us

You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

At Macquarie University Health , we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

As Australia’s first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That’s how we Heal. Learn. Discover.™

We offer fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
  
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
  
• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
  
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool

More information about our employee benefits can be found here.

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 the University/Health.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and addressing the selection criteria.

Selection Criteria

Essential (Pre-requisites)

• Post-graduate qualification in Magnetic Resonance Technology.
  
• Minimum 5 years’ full-time equivalent experience as a qualified Radiographer with MRI experience.
  
• Current registration with AHPRA.

Desirable

• Previous experience managing or leading a team of MRI Radiographers, including mentorship, supervision and training.
  
• Demonstrated understanding and hands-on experience with Siemens and/or GE MRI platforms.
  
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of MRI requirements associated with research studies, including an understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and protocol management.

General Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing continuing professional development.
  
• Strong customer service focus, delivering care in a professional and compassionate manner at all times.
  
• Knowledge of, and experience with, electronic radiology practice management systems (e.g. COMRAD, Intelerad).
  
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload with limited or no supervision.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and patient management systems.
  
• Commitment to upholding and being a steward of the Mission, Vision and Values of Macquarie University Health.

**Please note: We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. Please note, the advertisement may close earlier than the stated deadline if the position is filled. **

**Please note: This position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights**

Role Specific Enquiries: Simon Bird, Lead Radiographer, simon.bird@mqhealth.org.au

Application Close: Sunday, 22nd February 2026, 11:59pm

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