Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – BreastScreen SA

• Salary: AHP3 - $108,347.00- $116,216.00p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Various Locations, SA
• Full Time, will consider Part time, Contracted Role up to 12 months

About the role

As the Mammography Tutor, you will play a vital role in building the clinical capability and confidence of the next generation of breast imaging professionals. You will provide expert hands-on mammography training to BSSA staff and postgraduate students from across South Australia, Australia and internationally, based at the Mammography Education Centre—a collaborative learning environment jointly operated by BreastScreen SA (BSSA) and the University of South Australia. Your work will directly contribute to strengthening high-quality breast imaging services and ensuring excellence in clinical practice.

You will also play a key part in designing, delivering and evaluating orientation and continuing professional development programs for Radiographers, Mammographers and Radiographer Assistants across BSSA. In partnership with the Advanced Clinical Educator, you will contribute to the creation and delivery of training packages, assessments and educational resources that support consistent, evidence-based practice. This is an opportunity to combine clinical expertise with educational leadership in a role that supports service quality, professional growth and improved outcomes for women across South Australia.

About You

You are an experienced and motivated mammography professional who thrives in both clinical and educational environments. With strong communication skills, advanced technical expertise and a passion for developing others, you are confident teaching complex concepts, guiding staff and students, and contributing to high-quality breast imaging services. You bring a collaborative mindset, professional integrity and the ability to work both independently and as a valued member of a multidisciplinary team.

• Educational/Vocational Qualifications – An appropriate Diagnostic Radiography degree or equivalent, providing eligibility for accreditation with the Australian Institute of Radiography (pre-2012) and/or registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (post-2012).

• Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills – Excellent written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage confidential matters sensitively, capacity to work autonomously or within a team, and the ability to resolve conflict professionally while engaging positively with staff at all levels.

• Experience – Minimum of two years’ mammography experience, supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare environment, demonstrated capability in delivering training using adult learning principles, experience preparing and presenting education sessions, and proven ability to prioritise, analyse complex clinical issues and contribute to policy and standards development.

• Knowledge – Detailed understanding of standard and advanced mammography procedures, breast anatomy and pathology, equipment operation, biopsy and assessment techniques, quality assurance processes, competency-based learning, emerging imaging technologies, radiographer safety responsibilities and relevant medico-legal requirements.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

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: 917216

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 12^th December 2025

Attachments

 917216 - Mammography Tutor.pdf

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