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CRVCID. 734842

This is a recruitment pool for Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointment(s).

We currently have 2 FTE available as a Fixed Term Full Time or Fixed Term Part Time (12 month) opportunities, with possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Positions are available for commencement upon successful completion of your academic program.

Are you graduating with a Medical Imaging degree and eager to embark on your career journey? We are thrilled to announce that we are now accepting applications for 2026 Graduates to join our passionate team at Perth Children’s Hospital!

About the Position

We are looking for enthusiastic Medical Imaging Technologists to join our team, offering varied training pathways to enhance your technical expertise.

Working with children is truly special! You will gain diverse experience working with patients ranging from newborns to adolescents.

Alongside technical skills, you will develop invaluable soft skills such as communication, empathy, and adaptability. You will learn to minimise anxiety and pain for our young patients, advocate for their needs, and foster understanding and confidence.

Applicants should be in the final year of a Tertiary Qualification in Medical Imaging, and be eligible for registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia, and licensed with the Radiological Council of WA by the start of employment.

Join us in creating a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. Apply now and start your rewarding journey with Perth Children’s Hospital!

Why Join Us?

• Rigorous training is provided, focusing on the highest quality methods to ensure you excel in your role.
• Learn alongside our skilled team! As a graduate, you will start with general X-ray, including emergency services, and progress to mobile/portable X-ray, fluoroscopy, bone density, and dental X-ray.
• Our department conducts CT scans, angiography (including interventional and cardiac), MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and PACS/RIS.
• Our team also provides imaging services to women and newborns, including premature babies, at our satellite women’s and newborns campus at King Edward Memorial Hospital.
• Eligible for generous penalty rates from shift work and on call hours.

Join us and embark on an exciting journey in medical imaging, where every day brings new opportunities to learn and grow!

About the Medical Imaging Team

Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, Western Australia’s only acute tertiary paediatric centre, our dedicated Medical Imaging Team offer a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology services to children aged 0-16 years, including inpatients, outpatients, and the Emergency Department.

We focus on achieving the highest quality imaging studies with a compassionate, child-friendly approach. Our department is equipped with highly specialised facilities and equipment designed to create a safe and comfortable environment for infants, children, and their families.

As part of our dedication to excellence, we benchmark our services through collaboration with other children's hospitals and actively participate in research initiatives. We support research projects and contribute to the advancement of procedures through partnerships with universities and paediatric specialist foundations.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.  

Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

For your written application please provide the following:

• A current resume which summarises your experience, qualifications and how you can meet the position requirements.
• Your university transcript (academic results to date) - Please attach this as part of your supporting documentation under "Other Attachments"
• Please provide the name, email, and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor.
• A response to the below questions (which will be included in the online application form)

1. Describe how you might tailor your communication when talking to children and their parents/carers when providing a medical imaging procedure? And why is this important to consider?
2. Describe a time when you noticed unsafe behaviour, or a unsafe situation. How did you address the situation? (this can be in a workplace, sporting club, or volunteer organisation etc).
3. Describe a team environment that made you feel happy and included and what values do you think the team had in place that made it successful? What values or traits did you bring to this team environment?
4. Why are you interested in being considered for a graduate opportunity at Perth Children’s Hospital?
5. Are you due to graduate within the next 6-12 months and will you be able to complete professional registration as required prior to commencement?

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.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. 

Role related questions:
We encourage you to contact Drew Williams (Deputy Chief MIT) on 0424505127 or drew.williams@health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this role.

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.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

Sponsorship is not available for this position

Working With Children’s check: This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

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.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/01/2027.

About CAHS

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment. CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.

You can reach the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

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

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.