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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

• Statewide – SA
• SA Medical Imaging, Daw Park  5041
• Salary   AHP-4  $118,887 - $129,427 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time
• Attraction and retention allowance and penalty rates payable in addition to the base salary

About the role

As the Head of MRI at the Repat Health Precinct, you will play a pivotal role in leading and delivering high-quality MRI services to patients and clients. You will be responsible for setting the professional standards, objectives, and priorities of the MRI Department, ensuring that services are safe, effective, and aligned with best practice. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping the future of MRI services while supporting excellence in patient care.

Operating with a high degree of professional independence, you will bring your expertise and leadership to guide the department in achieving outstanding results. You will foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring the department remains responsive to the needs of patients and stakeholders. This is a rewarding opportunity for a highly skilled professional to lead with vision and drive excellence in medical imaging.

About You

You are a highly skilled MRI professional with the qualifications, expertise, and leadership ability to deliver high-quality imaging services. With a strong focus on safety, professionalism, and teamwork, you bring both technical excellence and the ability to mentor and guide others in a complex and dynamic environment.

• Qualified and registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia, with a current SA Radiation Licence and Level 1 MRI Accreditation.

• Experienced in performing both standard and complex MRI procedures, with proven expertise in medical imaging and departmental workflow management.

• Strong communicator and team leader, able to supervise, mentor, and provide professional direction across a range of staff levels.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, apply initiative, and maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous professional development.

About us

South Australia Medical Imaging (SAMI) at the Repat is part the largest public imaging provider in Australia!  With a full range of diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional imaging services provided by a multidisciplinary team, SA Medical Imaging provides care to public and private inpatients, outpatients and emergency department patients. We have 6 metropolitan and 4 country locations in South Australian hospitals.

Our highly motivated and respected personnel are patient and community-focused, and we pride ourselves on our values-driven service. We invest in the latest equipment, and we are proudly at the forefront of medical imaging systems, innovation, research, and technology.

A new MRI service is included in the expansion of medical imaging services at the RHP.

The Repat Health Precinct (RHP) has undergone significant redevelopment and refurbishment to turn the site into a thriving health precinct providing a range of health and wellbeing services. The Repat is now open to the community with a town square, cafés and a playground established for patients, families, and the community to utilise. There is also a newly built accessible sports stadium, refurbished Schools Patriotic Fund (SPF) Hall, meeting room and hydrotherapy pool that can be hired by the community.

What we offer

• Realise your potential in a professionally challenging work environment with comprehensive education and training
• Attractive salary packaging available
• Generous remuneration offering additional allowances such as an Attraction and Retention allowance, shift penalties and leave loading applied to your annual leave
• Access to a range of employee benefits including paid parental leave as well as health and well-being programs
• Relocation financial assistance may apply to eligible applicants
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Maximise your expertise in a multidisciplinary team, with state-of-the-art equipment, systems, and emerging technologies
• Funded education and professional development, and opportunity for career advancement with continued growth and expansion

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:  911680

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 7 September 2025

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 911680 RD Head of MRI.pdf

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