Allied Health Assistant - Radiology roles 

• Part-time, ongoing position 
• All sites  
• $54.0k - $64.3k per annum base range + salary packaging + super (pro-rata for part time)  

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide.? We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Radiology Department 

The Austin Health Radiology Department offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional services and operates at both the Austin and Repatriation Hospitals, as well as providing a satellite imaging service to Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre.

The nature of the work requires extended hours provision of service, and all staff are expected to contribute appropriately to cover the extended hours. 

The Austin Hospital provides an extensive range of services to inpatient, ED and some Outpatient clinics. The range of services includes General X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, MRI, CT, Mobile and Theatre, Angiography, Cath Lab and Interventional procedures.

All Austin campus imaging for ED patient, inpatient and outpatient X-ray, mobiles, theatre and CT is co-ordinated from Emergency Radiology 24/7.

The Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital provides radiology services to all remaining Outpatient clinics as well as externally referred patients and some inpatients. The range of services includes General X-ray, Ultrasound, CT, Fluoroscopy, Mobiles and Theatre. 

The department also provides education and training for Medical Imaging Technologists and other staff, and also conducts and contributes to research activities.  

About the role 

An exciting opportunity currently exists for qualified Allied Health Assistants or Medical Imaging students to join our Radiology Department and work alongside Health Professionals to help support growth, efficiency and patient experience within our department and services. Applications welcomed from part-time candidates for up to 32 hours per week. Classification as per award and dependent on experience and qualification level.?  

A regular day will see you: 

• Working in a dynamic 24/7 hospital environment alongside exceptional team members 
• Undertaking clinical and non-clinical duties that support routine and specialised medical imaging procedures and work areas  
• Play a pivotal role assisting with patient flow, clinical support, equipment care and utilisation, and maintenance of infection control standards  
• Working with nursing, medical and allied health staff to support patient experience and access 

Austin Radiology possesses a comprehensive fleet of modern imaging equipment and technology. The Department itself is very welcoming, cohesive and supportive amongst the various staffing groups within Radiology and a pleasure to work in.

Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out with any questions or to request a tour. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you'll bring with you: 

• excellent communication and people skills, teamwork and willingness to support high standards of care 
• a clear focus on patient, staff, and workplace safety 
• a strong work ethic and proven ability to learn and complete new tasks efficiently 
• a high level of flexibility and initiative, and willingness to support improvements and change 

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program 
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities 
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, discounted car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists 
• Five weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options  

Inclusion at Austin 

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age. 

Work with us! 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager.