Hunter New England Local Health District
REQ698752
See your future differently — grow your radiography career in Tamworth
Employment Type:Full Time Temporary until Jan 2028
Position Classification:Radiographer (including New Graduates)
Remuneration: $82,250.65 to $113,302.11 + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week:35 hours per week
Requisition ID:REQ698752
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Applications Close: Tuesday 27th October 2026
About the role and where you will be working
Looking for a role that offers clinical variety, a supportive team and a great regional lifestyle? Join Tamworth Hospital’s team of 23 Radiographers and multidisciplinary professionals, delivering high-quality, patient-centred Medical Imaging services across multiple modalities and making a real difference to patient outcomes.
Located in the heart of the New England Northwest, Tamworth is a vibrant regional city of almost 60,000 people, renowned as Australia’s Country Music Capital and a major equine hub. Enjoy a welcoming community, a relaxed lifestyle and four distinct seasons.
The role involves a rotating 24/7 roster, including on-call duties, with occasional travel to satellite sites across the region.
About you
You’re a skilled and motivated Radiographer who enjoys working across multiple imaging modalities and delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. You bring strong communication and problem-solving skills, can work independently in a busy clinical environment, and collaborate effectively with radiologists, nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
You’re adaptable, committed to continuous learning and ready to contribute to a supportive Medical Imaging Department. You’ll bring initiative and a team-focused approach,
with opportunities to build your skills through on-the-job mentoring, education and professional development at Tamworth Hospital.
Requirements
Degree in Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) or equivalent.
Eligible for registration with Australian Health Professionals Registration Authority (AHPRA), hold current NSW EPA Radiation licence.
What we can offer:
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options- up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passportfor health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.
Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.
The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks,
the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your recent community has to offer.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full time or part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp .
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact
[email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to off
📌 Radiographer (including New Graduates) (Tamworth)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Tamworth