LP8442-02QVG

Director of Medical Imaging - North Canberra Hospital
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 29 June 2026

Classification: Medical Imaging Level 5
Salary: $180,548 Pro Rata plus superannuation
Position No: LP8442-02QVG
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 June 2026
Contact Officer: Kristine Lindner on Kristine.lindner@act.gov.au

What can we offer you: 

  • City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
  • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
  • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
  • Flexible working conditions.

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated leader to step into a temporary Director of Medical Imaging role at North Canberra Hospital Medical Imaging Department. This position offers a unique chance to broaden your leadership experience while working alongside a highly skilled and collaborative multidisciplinary team. You will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping the future of our service and contributing to the development and strategic planning of a new hospital facility. We are seeking a health professional with broad experience who can confidently lead and inspire a diverse workforce of radiographers, sonographers, nurses, and administrative staff, fostering excellence in patient care and service delivery.

Equipped with comprehensive imaging capabilities including X-ray, CT, Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound, the Medical Imaging Department at North Canberra Hospital delivers a high-quality, patient-focused service to the North Canberra community and surrounds, supporting inpatient, emergency, and outpatient care across the hospital network. Offering a 24/7 service, the team works collaboratively to ensure responsive and compassionate care for patients at any hour, meeting the diverse needs of a growing population.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

  • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
  • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
  • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Note: This is a full-time temporary position available for eight months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a full-time temporary position available for eight months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Career interest categories:

Community Support and Inclusion
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
Leaders and Senior Management