- Location: Multiple Western Health sites
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time or Casual, Ongoing
- Salary: Admin Grade 1 $57K-$67K (+ Allowances, as per EBA) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Join our dynamic Medical Imaging team at Western Health, where you will play a key role in patient preparation and organisational support to deliver the highest quality care. This is an exciting and rewarding role that offers the opportunity work with a dedicated team of Radiographers, Sonographers, Nurses, Medical staff, and Administrators.

As a Medical Imaging Assistant, you will assist in the coordination, scheduling, and preparation of patients for radiology exams, using your strong communication, organisational, and time management skills to ensure an efficient and seamless patient experience. You will rotate through Footscray Hospital and Sunshine Hospital Medical Imaging Departments offering a different dynamic but with the familiarities of similar workflows and medical imaging colleagues.

We value your input as a permanent or casual team member and offer structured training, along with fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. The role is based in Melbourne's vibrant Western suburbs, close to public transport and a rich array of multicultural dining options.

If you're ready to make a real impact in patient care, apply today to join our inclusive and community-driven team!

Key responsibilities:

- Coordinate and facilitate the transfers of patients both within the department and from the ward.
- Provide support to radiologists, radiographers, technologists, sonographers and nurses in the provision of Medical Imaging Services.
- Assist with compliance for patient imaging, including correct identification, transfer requirements, patient prioritisation and Health and Safety standards.

About you:

- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Emotional intelligence and displays calm under pressure.




- Excellent communication skills with experience in hospital/medical imaging environment.

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's West - one of Australia's fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.




- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

- Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about utilising your organisational and communication skills to offer an productive and empathetic experience to our patients we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 25 November 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Chantelle Meakes on (03) •••• •362 or [email protected].

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

📌 Medical Imaging Assistant (Footscray)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Footscray