Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

An exciting opportunity currently exists for two enthusiastic Nuclear Medicine Registrars to join our Department of Molecular Imaging and Therapy (previously known as Department of Nuclear Medicine and Centre for PET) in 2017.

Details of Department

The Department is the largest of its kind in Australia and is situated on the two larger campuses of Austin Health. Austin Hospital is the acute site and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital predominantly provides the outpatient service. All trainees will rotate between general (including cardiac) nuclear medicine, PET and radionuclide therapy. The Department has 5 gamma cameras, three with SPECT/CT capability, and three PET scanners. There is also a cyclotron with extensive chemistry and physics support. The PET service is situated at Austin Hospital.

Details of position

To work as an integral member of the Department in providing a best practice Nuclear Medicine and PET service with due regard to administered dose of radiation. A close association with referrers to the Department will be a priority, as will participation in the training program for medical and other staff.

To be successful in this role you must:

Competency in history taking from patients to assist with scan interpretation

Assisting with performance of myocardial perfusion stress testing

Obtaining informed consent

Proficiency in IV cannulation

Administration of oral or IV radiopharmaceuticals as required

Work with us!Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and if required, a Working With Children Check.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

For further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Sze Ting Lee:szeting.lee@austin.org.au  

Work with us!Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and if required, a Working With Children Check.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position it is important that you follow these instructions.

Click on ‘Apply Now’ at the end of this page. You will be directed to sign in/register through the Austin Health Careers Site. Complete the registration process as prompted.

Please note: You will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:

• Cover letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Fellowship Certificate (where applicable)
• Working with Children's Check Card (where applicable)