CRVCID 754663

About the Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a skilled and suitably qualified individual to become the new Chief Medical Imaging Technologist with the Imaging Services Department at the Royal Perth Hospital. This is a permanent, full-time position working 76 hours per fortnight.

In this position, the successful candidate will provide professional oversight and leadership in all facets of medical imaging services for Royal Perth Hospital and related practices in areas under responsibility including, but not limited to, strategic service planning, workforce planning and development; leadership and management of human, financial and material resources,  digital imaging systems, technology and innovation; maintaining clinical processes and policies for diagnostic assessment and treatment planning, imaging service development, teaching and research as part of the Imaging Services Leadership team.

Additionally, the successful candidate will contribute to decision making on medical imaging service issues, including the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans to ensure the provision of safe, effective and timely medical imaging services for all patients.

In order to be suitable for this position, the following suitability criteria must be met:

• Tertiary qualification in Medical Imaging and eligible for registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia and Licensing with the Radiological Council of WA.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills in managing financial and human resources and fostering effective teamwork to achieve departmental/service and Hospital service targets and goals.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, consult, negotiate, and influence within an environment of complex team structures, and develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced imaging modalities and emerging technology, and experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and standards pertinent to imaging services.
• Sound working knowledge of the Radiation safety Act and related reporting requirements and demonstrated ability to develop high level technical reports and submissions.
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of information management systems for medical imaging services.
• Current knowledge of legislative obligations for equal opportunity, disability services and occupational safety and health, and how these impact on employment and service delivery.

For more information regarding this position, including a thorough breakdown of duties, reporting structures, and the criteria used in assessing applicants to the role, we encourage you o refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached.

For further job-related Information: for further information, we encourage you to contact Sarah-Louise Laing, Co-Director HoLAA Division on (08) 9224 2053 or e-mail: Sarah-Louse.Laing@health.wa.gov.au

Area Profile: 

The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) comprises an extensive hospital and health service network that aims to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of more than 828,000 Western Australians in its catchment area. 
 
Our hospital network works together to provide a combination of tertiary, secondary and specialist health care services including emergency and critical care, state trauma, elective and emergency surgery, general medical, mental health, inpatient and outpatient services, aged care, palliative care, rehabilitation and women’s, children’s and neonates services.

The EMHS consists of Royal Perth Hospital; Mt Lawley Hospital; Armadale Health Service; Bentley Health Service; Kalamunda Hospital; St John of God Midland Public Hospital and a range of community and population health services. 
 
The Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Western Australia's longest-serving hospital and renowned for contributing to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care. It is a 450-bed hospital, with an extensive range of services including Adult major trauma, complex and elective surgical care, highly specialised surgical services, tertiary mental health and specialist medical services.

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Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location-based allowances.
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For information on superannuation click here. 
• Fitness Passport- discounted access to select gyms, pools, and fitness centres across Australia
• Discounted Smart Rider for travel to work

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au) and provide suitable Referees, it is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. Satisfactory references are an essential part of East Metropolitan Health Service’s (EMHS) recruitment. Set yourself up to succeed in your application by providing suitable, contactable referees.

Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position and attach their current resume or curriculum vitae. In addition to this, applicants are requested to provide a separate document (maximum three pages) addressing each of the essential and desirable selection criteria outlined on page five of the Job Description Form (JDF) attached. When responding to each criterion, we encourage you to use real-world examples from your career as this will assist us in assessing your suitability. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. 

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability. 

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. 

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.   

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote applications from people with disability. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to support you through the recruitment process. Please contact EMHSTalent@health.wa.gov.au to let us know if you require any adjustments to take part in the application or selection process.

Other Conditions:  WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. 

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within EMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. 
  
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.