The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Grade 3 Chief Medical Imaging Technologist - Mammographer

Royal Melbourne Hospital

• The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of mammographers performing screening mammography at Footscray, Essendon and Parkville BreastScreen, including a rotation to the assessment clinic at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Royal Park Campus.
• The role includes screening and assessment work, plus a minimum of two administrative days.
• Business hours only, no evening or weekend work.
• Excellent benefits including salary packaging.
• Friendly and supportive team environment

BreastScreen Victoria is a population screening program which reduces the impact of breast cancer and saves lives through early detection.  North Western BreastScreen (NWBS) is located within the Royal Melbourne Hospital and provides this service to the eligible population in this region of Melbourne and rural Victoria.

Your new role:  

• Lead a team of screening mammographers delivering high-quality standards.
• Foster a respectful and caring environment, delivering the best outcome for all patients.
• Oversee quality assurance activities as specified by the BreastScreen National Accreditation Standard (NAS) and Royal Australian and New Zealand College Radiologist (RANZCR) requirements.
• Work with mammographers in the north western region and oversee the rotation through assessment clinics.
• Teach and supervise work up tomosynthesis mammography and procedures including biopsies.
• Lead the team through ongoing education and training on new technology.
• Liaise and work closely with clinical and allied health team members.
•  Actively participate in BSV quality assurance meetings and other program activities.
• Deputise for the Program Manager as required.

About you: 

• Experienced mammographer in a similar senior role.
• Experienced in providing training and support to a team of mammographers.
• You have excellent people and communication skills.
• You have an Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy recognised Diploma or Degree in Medical Radiation Technology.
• You are licenced under the Radiation Protection Act 1982 to operate irradiating apparatus in Victoria.
• You have current Medical Radiation Practitioner AHPRA Registration.

Benefits of working with North Western BreastScreen at The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• North Western BreastScreen is a supportive and friendly environment. You will be working within the multidisciplinary team providing excellent care to the clients who attend our screening sites and assessment clinic.
• You will be making a positive impact on the lives of our clients, providing compassionate and expertise care.
• Salary packaging, on site car park, close to public transport.
• No weekends or shift work.

Please click here to view the full Position Description

Interested in Applying?

If this opportunity resonates with you and you have the experience and qualifications we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply without delay. We’re reviewing applications and scheduling interviews immediately. Advertising may cease prior to the stated closing date. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out using the contact details above.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check.

Please note: This position is for applicants only. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or third-party representatives.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.