• Join a leading Victorian Health Service & enjoy discounted gym memberships, opportunities for growth, social clubs & more!
• Seamless transition: Visa support + relocation assistance + initial accommodation + ongoing housing guidance available to help you make Wangaratta your new home
• Enjoy an attractive salary circa $150,000 + superannuation and increase your take-home pay with our salary packaging options

About Us:

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is a leading Victorian Health Service dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to over 90,000 individuals in North East Victoria. Our recently revamped $22 million facility boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, including a 24/7 Emergency Department, a comprehensive range of healthcare services, and an innovative telehealth service for surrounding areas. With a focus on excellence and innovation, our modern amenities and cutting-edge technology reflect our commitment to delivering top-quality care. 

Guided by our core values of courage, excellence, fairness, integrity, kindness, and respect, we strive to foster thriving communities in North East Victoria by providing safe and high-quality healthcare to all individuals. Our staff's well-being is of utmost importance to us, ensuring that our commitment to kindness and compassion extends to the care we offer our patients and residents.

Our hospital is undergoing significant expansions, including a brand new 12-bed ICU and a $20 million renovation in recent years which includes state-of-the-art facilities like a new MRI, advanced ultrasound machines, and more. We've spent $5 million in the last six months alone, enhancing our service capabilities.

We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Medical Imaging Manager to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our community members and contribute to their overall well-being.

Your Next Opportunity:

Northeast Health Wangaratta is looking for a full-time Medical Imaging Manager based in Wangaratta, Victoria. This pivotal role, reporting to the Executive Director of Medical Services, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Radiology department and ensuring the delivery of high-quality imaging services.

As the Medical Imaging Manager, you will lead an expanding department that is critical to our growth. You will be instrumental in shaping the next phase of our expansion, especially with our new imaging technologies. You'll manage a 59-person department, including four modality leads, in a role that requires both strategic oversight and a practical understanding of imaging services.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the well-being of individuals and communities in North East Victoria through effective medical workforce management.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Directing the development, implementation, and review of department plans and policies
• Ensuring delivery of high-quality radiology services through appropriate staffing and supervision
• Participating in the Medical Imaging Technologist roster as required
• Coordinating the development and maintenance of systems for effective department management
• Developing and preparing monthly reports for senior management
• Ensuring departmental compliance with all relevant policies and regulatory requirements

For more information on the key responsibility areas for this role, click here to view the Position Description.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

To qualify, you will need a Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging) or equivalent and a relevant postgraduate qualification. A minimum of 2 years of experience in health services management is also essential.

This role is ideally suited to someone with previous experience as a director of a large department, who is a change-maker ready to drive our next phase of growth. Your leadership experience and capacity to develop others are essential.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Sound knowledge of digital imaging, e.g., RIS/PACS
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in risk management
• Current Class C Driver's Licence
• A current National Police Check
• A current Employer Working with Children Check

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills that will make you succeed in this role, as well as integrity and a commitment to teamwork that will make you a perfect culture fit.

This is a transformative role where your leadership can drive innovation and growth in our Medical Imaging Department, setting the stage for the next phase of our expansion and impacting community health outcomes significantly. We are looking for a visionary ready to make a substantial impact.

The Benefits:

As our next Medical Imaging Manager, you will enjoy a competitive salary circa $150,000 + superannuation. We’re committed to looking after you, with additional generous benefits including:

• Visa and Relocation/Accommodation Support: Assistance to make your transition as smooth as possible, including relocation assistance, one month of initial accommodation and ongoing support to find long-term accommodation.
• Wellbeing program: Discounted gym memberships and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing program to help our employees maintain their physical and mental health.
• Social club: We believe in work-life balance and have a monthly social club where employees can connect with colleagues and unwind.
• Salary packaging: We offer a benefits package that includes a car leasing program and "Salary Packaging Plus" that lets employees package various expenses to increase their take-home pay.
• Opportunity for growth: We prioritise our employees' professional growth and support their career goals and needs through upskilling opportunities and open communication.

Ready to apply?

Join us and be part of an advanced and supportive environment where you can work alongside colleagues who share the goal of transforming lives. We are ready to hear from you. Apply now!