Job Description
Allied Health Assistant - Medical Imaging (Permanent)
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Western Sydney Local Health District - Westmead NSW
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Step into a rewarding career supporting patients through their imaging journey
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Build valuable hospital experience alongside experienced Radiographers
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Join a dynamic team where every day brings variety and purpose
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Support patients, assist Radiographers and build your healthcare career in a fast-paced Medical Imaging environment at Westmead Hospital.
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Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
n Position Classification:Allied Health Assistants
n Remuneration:$65,****** - $74,****** per annum
n Hours Per Week:38
n Location:Westmead Hospital
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Where you'll be working
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Be part of the Medical Imaging team at Westmead Hospital, where your support helps Radiographers deliver safe, efficient and patient-centred imaging services. This is an opportunity to make a real difference to patients while developing highly transferable healthcare skills.
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Whether you're an experienced Allied Health Assistant ready for a new challenge or looking to make your move into a hospital environment, you'll be supported to contribute within your scope of practice and grow your experience.
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Work in a major hospital environment alongside Radiographers and healthcare professionals.
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Be part of a team-oriented multidisciplinary team focused on quality patient care.
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Enjoy a varied role combining patient support, equipment preparation and administration.
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Develop practical skills and experience that can open doors to future healthcare opportunities.
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What you'll be doing
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You'll provide practical, hands-on support to the Medical Imaging Department under the supervision and direction of a Radiographer. Your reliability,



communication skills and attention to detail will help keep patients and the department moving safely and efficiently.
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Assist with patient transfers, lifts and positioning, including the safe use of wheelchairs and manual handling equipment.
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Prepare and maintain imaging areas by cleaning equipment, tidying rooms and restocking essential supplies.
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Support departmental administration, including documentation and accurate data entry into the Radiology Information System (RIS) and other systems.
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Communicate respectfully and confidentially with patients, support people and healthcare teams, escalating relevant changes or concerns to the Radiographer.
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Manage competing priorities, follow delegated tasks within your scope of practice and maintain a strong focus on safety, infection control and patient experience.
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Ready to make your move into Medical Imaging?
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If you bring healthcare experience, strong communication skills, computer literacy and a reliable, team-focused approach, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
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You don't need to have worked in Medical Imaging before. If you're motivated to learn, comfortable working in a busy hospital environment and ready to build a rewarding healthcare career, we encourage you to apply.
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Qualifications
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Level 1 - No Qualifications.
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Level 2 - Completion of 12 or more months' service as an Allied Health Assistant Level 1 or Certificate III, or other qualification deemed equivalent, or successfully assessed as possessing competencies required for Cert III by way of RPL.
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Level 3 - Certificate IV qualification or other qualification deemed equivalent or successfully assessed as possessing competencies required for Cert IV by way of RPL.
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Qualifications
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Level 2 - Completion of 12 or more months' service as an Allied Health Assistant Level 1 or Certificate III, or other qualification deemed equivalent, or successfully assessed as possessing competencies required for Cert III by way of RPL.
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Level 3 - Certificate IV qualification or other qualification deemed equivalent or successfully assessed as possessing competencies required for Cert IV by way of RPL.
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Selection Criteria
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Knowledge or experience of working within a healthcare setting.
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Basic understanding of radiation safety principles.
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Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills including computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications.
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Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
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Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
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Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required) as delegated by supervising Radiographer.
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Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles.
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Ability to perform shift work with a demonstrated high degree of reliability and punctuality.
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📌 Allied Health Assistant - Medical Imaging (Permanent) (New South Wales)
🏢 Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 New South Wales