Appointment Type:
Full-time, ongoing appointment
Competitive base salary
as per the Enterprise Agreement, plus
12% superannuation
and
salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
with Maxxia (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your take-home pay.
The Role:
Senior clinical MRI role combining hands-on scanning with day-to-day leadership of a small team of radiographers, workflow coordination, coaching and service optimisation across three MRI systems
Grow With Us:
Work in Australia's only university-owned, academically integrated healthcare organisation, where advanced imaging technology, clinical excellence, research and teaching are actively supported and encouraged.
Drive innovation in healthcare, transform patient outcomes, and advance your career at Macquarie University Health (based at Macquarie University Hospital, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde).
The Role
Reporting within the Medical Imaging team, the Lead MRI Radiographer is responsible for the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of MRI services, and for the day-to-day leadership of a team of
5 medical imaging radiographers
.
The role combines hands-on scanning with oversight of daily workflow and the development of the MRI radiography team, ensuring patients receive consistent, timely and compassionate care while supporting the research and teaching activity that defines Macquarie University Health.
The role supports imaging services across
three operating MRI scanners
, including:
GE Discovery MR*******T
Siemens Magnetom Vida 3.0T
Siemens Magnetom Sola 1.5T
Key Accountabilities
(Including but not limited to)
Provide high-quality diagnostic MRI imaging services across
GE and Siemens
MRI platforms.
Deliver MRI services for a wide range of patient presentations, including
outpatient, inpatient and research
imaging.
Oversee daily workflow and operational coordination of the MRI department, including scheduling, prioritisation and throughput, to ensure safe, productive and patient-centred service delivery.
Lead, supervise and develop a team of
4-5 medical imaging radiographers
, providing formal and informal training, coaching, rostering input and professional support (including support for junior, graduate and developing staff).
Organise and actively participate in the




MRI on-call roster
as required.
Maintain MRI safety standards, quality assurance and protocol integrity, including for research studies, and contribute to continuous improvement and service optimisation.
About Us
At Macquarie University Health, we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students, and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our
15-year anniversary
.
As Australia's first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, and the only university-owned, academically integrated health sciences organisation in the country, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments, and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. Our clinicians teach, our researchers work alongside practitioners, and our students learn in real clinical settings. That's how we
Heal. Learn. Discover.TM
About You
You are an experienced MRI Radiographer with strong clinical expertise and demonstrated capability leading a small team, who thrives in a collaborative, innovative and academically integrated healthcare environment.
Essential (Pre-requisites)
Post-graduate qualification (or degree) in
Magnetic Resonance Technology
.
Minimum
five years' FTE
experience as an MRI Radiographer.
Current
AHPRA
registration.
Desirable
Demonstrated experience
leading or supervising a small team of radiographers
(approximately 5 staff), including mentorship, training, rostering and day-to-day workflow management -
ideally gained in a private practice or private hospital imaging setting
.
Demonstrated proficiency across
Siemens and/or GE
platforms.
Experience with, or sound knowledge of, MRI requirements for research studies, including
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
and protocol management.
General Skills and Attributes




Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage workload with limited supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of and experience with electronic radiology practice management systems (such as
COMRAD
and
Intelerad
).
Proficiency in
MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
and patient management systems.
Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development, high-quality customer service, and the Mission, Vision and Values of Macquarie University Health.
Applications Close:
Sunday, 20th September ****, 11:59PM AEST
Please note:
This position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.
Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
For
role specific enquiries
, please contact Simon Bird, Lead Radiographer, ******
For
general enquiries
, please contact Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant, ******
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
20/09/2026 11:59 PM
A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.
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Discover the unique career opportunities we can offer by visiting our Careers Page.
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