Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Medical Imaging

• Salary: MeS1/2- $68,478.00- $108,809.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide CBD
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 14 months

About the role

As a Radiochemist/Radiopharmacist, you will play a critical role in supporting high-quality nuclear medicine services through the routine production and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals within the RAH Radiopharmacy. Accountable to the Senior Radiochemist, you will prepare specialised PET and SPECT radiopharmaceuticals for patient administration on a daily basis, ensuring products are manufactured safely, accurately and in accordance with regulatory and quality standards. Your work will directly contribute to timely diagnostic imaging and patient care outcomes.

In addition to production responsibilities, you will perform comprehensive radiopharmaceutical quality control testing to ensure all products meet required specifications prior to release. You will work closely with pharmacists, scientists, technologists and multidisciplinary clinical teams in a highly regulated and collaborative environment. The role also provides opportunities to contribute to research initiatives within RAH Radiopharmacy, supporting innovation and continuous improvement in radiopharmaceutical science and clinical practice.

About You

You are a scientifically trained professional with a strong interest in radiopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical practice, bringing precision, reliability and a collaborative mindset to a specialised laboratory environment. With a solid academic foundation and a commitment to safety and quality, you thrive in settings where accuracy and accountability are paramount.

• Qualifications & Technical Foundation – Hold a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, with practical experience working in a laboratory environment and sound knowledge of radiopharmaceuticals or pharmaceuticals.

• Quality, Safety & Compliance Knowledge – Demonstrated understanding of the Code of Good Laboratory Practice, Good Manufacturing Practice and Radiation Safety principles, alongside knowledge of EEO and Work Health and Safety requirements.

• Communication & Teamwork – Strong verbal and written communication skills with a high level of interpersonal capability. Able to work effectively within a small multidisciplinary team as well as independently under limited supervision.

• Performance Under Pressure – Capable of operating efficiently within strict time constraints and high-pressure environments. You demonstrate reliability, consistent attendance and a positive, professional attitude, supported by competent computer and software skills.

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: 929971

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 13^th March 2026

Attachments

 MeS1-2 role description.pdf

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