Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role
The Deputy Chief Radiographer works with the Chief Radiographer and Director Radiology to provide day-to-day management of the Tasmanian Diagnostic Breast Imaging Service (TDBIS) and BreastScreen Tasmania (BST) Service.
The role of the Deputy Chief Radiographer is to:
- Assist the Chief Radiographer in operational management and coordination of TDBIS and BST services and ensure that patients receive appropriate and effective quality services in a timely and integrated manner.
- Facilitate rostering of operational staff across multiple sites.
- In consultation with clinical staff identify, plan and implement quality improvement activities and monitor quality assurance activities of the TDBIS.
- Provide specialist radiography services to the TDBIS and BreastScreen Tasmania.
- Maintain a lead support role for the RIS/PACS.
- Ensure the provision of safe and compassionate patient centred care founded on excellence in practice, respect, and inclusive leadership.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment:
Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 31 December 2025.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant. Part time hours may be considered.
Classification: Allied Health Professional, Level 4
Salary: $123,717 - $138,296 per annum (pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $122,908 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022
*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
- Registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Postgraduate qualifications relevant to medical imaging. Experience in PACS administration.
Applicants should note, the position features:
- May be required to participate in an out-of-hours availability or on-call roster.
Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Statement of Duties and any associated documents
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.
Please Note
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Contact Person
Justine Bevilacqua
Chief Radiographer
Phone number: (03) 6166 2660
Email address: justine.bevilacqua@ths.tas.gov.au
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.