Senior Radiographer (513066)

Job Description:

The Team:

Work with us and help make a positive difference for the community. Hobart with its enviable lifestyle is one of the world's most beautiful natural environments. Hobart offers all the services and facilities of a big city in a relaxed and safe community setting. Short commutes to restaurants, beaches, bushwalking trails, rock climbing, white water rafting, and iconic at-home getaways make for the perfect work life balance.

Learn more about our beautiful state here: https://tasmanian.com.au/

Perform screening mammography, and diagnostic assessment imaging of screen detected abnormalities as required at BreastScreen Tasmania’s site locations.

The Role:

• Perform complex screening mammography procedures, using digital equipment, exercising professional judgment within the screening and assessment environment.
  
  
• Take a leading role in the supervision and training of less experienced staff performing duties with the BreastScreen Australia program, ensuring that professional standards are maintained.
  
  
• Assist in the design, review and updating of protocols and procedures for work practices within the BreastScreen accreditation and quality assurance framework, ensuring compliance with work practices, and supporting the concept of continuous quality improvement.
  
  
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of new techniques and advances in mammography and breast imaging and lead projects as assigned by the Chief Radiographer.
  
  

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Position Features:

• The incumbent is required to wear lead aprons, as appropriate
  
  
• Intrastate travel may be required
  
  

Details of Appointment:

Permanent, full time, day work, position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• 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 full time and part time vacancies.

Location:

Hobart, Tasmania

Base Salary: $96,689 to $114,391 per annum + 10.5% superannuation

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $105,245 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 2019

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $724 per annum for the ability to accrue fund up to five years
  
  
• Post graduate qualification salary advancement where applicable

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
  
  

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
   
   
2. Identification check
   
   
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

• Generic Senior Radiographer HP03 (July 2022) HR22 (1).pdf
• Generic Senior Radiographer HP03 (July 2022) HR22 (1).docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Please note that our application process has changed. Refer to the application guide for information on the new application format.

Apply Online. Please click the blue "Apply now" 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 attached Statement of Duties.

Please Note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• 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.

For More Information

Dylan Sutton
Director - Population Screening and Cancer Prevention
(03) 6166 2785
[email protected]

Important Information

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