30 Oct
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Western Sydney Local Health District
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Sydney
30 Oct
Western Sydney Local Health District
Sydney
Make a lasting impact on breast cancer screening and early detection Apply your advanced mammography skills in a specialist clinical service Lead by example through clinical excellence, mentoring and education Take your mammography expertise further. Deliver specialised breast imaging, champion quality standards and empower colleagues in a vital cancer screening service.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Radiographer Level 3 Grade 1 Remuneration: $121,584.42 - $125,516.07 per annum Hours Per Week: 35 Location: Westmead Hospital and Western Sydney Breast Screen Clinics
Where you’ll be working Join the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute (BCI) and BreastScreen NSW Sydney West, where your expertise will contribute to breast cancer screening, early detection and high-quality diagnostic care for the community. As a Level 3 Grade 1 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer, you’ll play an significant role in maintaining clinical excellence, supporting safe imaging practices and sharing your knowledge with other Medical Radiation Science professionals.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll deliver high-quality, specialised mammography services for patients and clients of the Breast Cancer Institute and BreastScreen NSW Sydney West. Combining technical proficiency, sound clinical judgement and a compassionate approach, you’ll help ensure accurate imaging, reliable equipment performance and a positive patient experience.
- Deliver specialised breast imaging: Perform high-quality mammographic examinations in line with professional practice requirements, clinical protocols and patient safety standards.
- Champion quality assurance: Conduct daily, weekly, monthly and annual mammography equipment quality assurance tests in accordance with BreastScreen Australia National Accreditation Standards, identifying and escalating equipment issues promptly.
- Provide exceptional patient care: Explain procedures clearly, protect patient privacy and provide reassurance that recognises each patient’s physical and emotional needs.
- Educate and mentor colleagues: Actively support the training and development of other Medical Radiation Science professionals, sharing clinical knowledge and promoting consistent best practice.
- Support efficient service delivery: Prioritise clinical and administrative workloads, maintain accurate patient identification and imaging records, and contribute to safe, clean and well‑organised clinical environments.
What you’ll bring
You are a confident, patient‑focused radiographer who takes pride in technical excellence, continuous improvement and delivering a high standard of care. You can manage competing priorities, solve complex problems and work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication, customer service,
organisation and problem‑solving skills are essential, along with a commitment to person‑centred care and ongoing professional development.
To be eligible, you will need
- A Diagnostic Radiography qualification or equivalent.
- Current AHPRA registration as a Medical Radiation Practitioner.
- A current NSW EPA Radiation Licence IA14.
- A Certificate of Clinical Proficiency in Mammography (CPM/CCPM), as required for the role.
Essential Requirements
- Qualification: Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Registration: Current registration with AHPRA as a Medical Radiation Practitioner
- License: NSW Environment Protection Agency EPA Radiation Licence IA14
Selection Criteria
- Possession of Clinical Proficiency in Mammography Certificate (CPM), is registered with AHPRA and has current NSW Radiation Licence.
- Provide high-quality Breast Imaging service that is patient focused, according to the objectives and policies of the BCI.
- High level customer service skills, and effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients.
- Excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative.
- Demonstrated skill in the analysis of complex issues, problem solving and formulating new approaches.
- Working knowledge of mammography equipment and knowledge of BreastScreen Australia Program and the National Accreditation Standards.
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📌 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer (Sydney)
🏢 Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney