Melbourne Theranostic Innovation Centre – North Melbourne VIC

The Nuclear Medicine Consultant will be involved in reporting PET/CT scans from an ultra-extended field of view scanner, the Siemens Biograph Vision Quadra, that is changing molecular imaging practice. The Consultant will work as a part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team to provide effective person-centred diagnosis. They will also be involved in theranostic trials.

Key responsibilities

Prescribe, supervise and interpret PET/CT and nuclear medicine studies, providing accurate and timely reports adhering to established protocols

Take relevant history from patients and perform examinations when required for correlation with scan findings

Obtain informed consents for clinical trials

Serve as a point of contact for technologists, nurses, receptionists, and other physicians both within and beyond the service

Be available to address any clinical needs that arise within the department

Assist in the administration of Radionuclide Therapies

Communicate critical/urgent findings to referring physicians in a timely manner

Actively participate in clinical meetings, tutorials, quality assurance, and other meetings as directed

Be involved in research through protocol development,



ethics submission, data collection and analysis leading to publications and presentations at conferences, seminars, or other relevant events

Provide continuing education to the team, fostering a learning environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice

About you

Primary medical qualification (MBBS, MD or equivalent)

AHPRA registration

Completed core training in nuclear medicine

Sound knowledge of molecular imaging techniques (required) and therapeutic nuclear medicine (desirable)

Evidence of a track record in research relative to prospect

Excellent teaching and training ability

Demonstrating commitment to high quality patient care

Commitment to profession-led regulation and ethical practice

Effective collaboration and teamwork with excellent communication skills at all levels

Ability to effectively manage matters of patient safety and quality of care

About us

The Melbourne Theranostic Innovation Centre (MTIC), founded by Professor Rod Hicks, a pioneer of PET and therapeutic nuclear medicine in Australia, is delivering a paradigm-shift in patient-centred precision medicine.

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📌 Nuclear Medicine Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Theranostic Innovation Centre
📍 Melbourne