- Full-time (1.0 FTE), ongoing
- Parkville location with multiple public transport options available
- $156k to $167k per annum + salary packaging + super + five weeks annual leave
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world‑leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the team
Cancer Imaging at Peter Mac delivers high‑quality, patient‑focused diagnostic and therapeutic imaging services that support world‑class cancer care, research and education. The department operates across multiple modalities and campuses and plays a critical role in supporting clinical decision‑making, treatment planning and research initiatives. The Chief Medical Imaging Technologist is a key member of the Cancer Imaging Leadership Team, working closely with the Director of Cancer Imaging and Operations Director – Cancer Imaging.
About the role
The Chief Medical Imaging Technologist (CMIT) is responsible for the leadership and management of Medical Imaging Technologists across the Cancer Imaging service. The role supports the Director of Cancer Imaging to maximise the efficiency, quality and safety of imaging services, ensure services are customer‑focused and delivered in a timely manner, and contribute to strategic service planning, innovation and continuous improvement.
A regular day will see you:
- Provide leadership and management to the Medical Imaging Technologist team, role‑modelling Peter Mac values and fostering a high‑performing, collaborative culture.
- Lead service planning, development and evaluation to ensure high‑quality, accessible imaging services that meet patient and referrer needs and achieve budget objectives.
- Manage people, financial and equipment resources, including workforce planning, budgeting, procurement, credentialing and performance management.
- Drive quality improvement, safety, education and research initiatives in line with organisational priorities and national standards.
About you
You are an experienced and values‑driven imaging leader who thrives in a complex healthcare environment. You bring strong strategic thinking, excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style, with a commitment to quality, safety, innovation and compassionate care.
You’ll bring with you:
- A recognised tertiary qualification in Medical Imaging Technology and current AHPRA registration.
- Demonstrated experience managing a comprehensive medical imaging service in a complex hospital setting, including strategic service planning, development and performance reporting.
- Advanced knowledge of medical imaging modalities, emerging technologies, and the development and implementation of relevant policies and standards.
- Proven leadership and management capability across financial and human resources, with experience building effective, high‑performing teams.
- Highly developed communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate in complex environments.
- A strong commitment to continuous quality improvement, education, research and customer‑focused service delivery.
Postgraduate qualifications in management or a related field, active engagement with professional bodies, and an understanding of Peter Mac’s strategic direction are desirable.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay.
- Discounted health insurance and eye care.
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program.
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end‑of‑journey facilities for cyclists.
- Onsite eateries, coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces.
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities.
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options.
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome applicants who identify as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Some roles require vaccination against, or immunity to, COVID‑19, influenza and other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, please contact the person listed below. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet every selection criterion and encourage applications where relevant experience can be demonstrated.
Hiring Manager: Lisa Shaw-Stuart, Operations Director Cancer Imaging
Contact Number: 8559 8651
Email: Lisa.Shaw-Stuart@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59pm Friday 29th May 2026
Advertisement may close early should a suitably skilled candidate be appointed prior to the closing date
Position Summary
The Chief Medical Imaging Technologist (CMIT) is responsible for managing the Medical Imaging Technologists.
The CMIT role also provides support to the Director of Cancer Imaging, with the aim of maximising the efficiency, quality and safety of the services provided by the staff, and to ensure services are customer focused, and provided in a timely manner.
The CMIT role is part of the Cancer Imaging Leadership Team.
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2026
Classification or Salary Range
MEDI IMAG TECH Grade 5 (AF35)
Immunisation Risk Category
Key Relationships
| Internal |
- Operations Director - Cancer Imaging
- Director of Cancer Imaging
- Clinical Leadership Team (Grade 4 MITs)
- All Cancer Imaging staff
- Cancer Imaging modality leads
- Clinical referrers
- Related research staff
- Finance and other administrative and/or service areas
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| External |
- Department of Health
- University and Academic partners
- VCCC partners
- Professional Bodies
- Clinical referrers
- Technology/equipment suppliers
- Regulatory authorities
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Skills
| Essential Requirements |
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Medical Imaging Technology
- Current AHPRA registration
- Demonstrated experience in managing a comprehensive medical imaging service in a complex hospital setting, including well-developed skills in strategic service planning and development, and reporting service outputs and outcomes.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of medical imaging modalities and techniques emerging technology, and experience in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and standards pertinent to medical imaging.
- 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 ability to develop high-level technical reports, and busyness cases.
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement, ongoing education, training, research and customer focus.
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| Desirable Requirements |
- Post graduate qualification in hospital / management / administration related field ( or completing)
- Active member of relevant professional bodies
- Understanding of the current position of Peter Mac, including planned future directions
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Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities |
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
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1.Provides management and leadership to the MIT team
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Demonstrates Peter Mac values, being a role model for living the values
Contributes to the leadership of the department through the facilitation of strategic planning, development and implementation of strategic and operational priorities
Collaborates with the Operations Director - Cancer Imaging, to achieve key operational goals, monitoring of performance and the effective financial management
Works closely with the Director of Cancer Imaging and Operations Director andndash Cancer Imaging to develop business cases for new or replacement equipment and services, and actively participate in the tender process, when appropriate
Represents the department in interaction with other hospital departments and external agencies
Relationships with key stakeholders are developed and opportunities for collaboration actively pursued
Collaborates with key partners contributing to the reputation and effectiveness of Cancer Imaging at Peter Mac
Evidence of involvement on external committees, external appointments, external multi-disciplinary clinics/teams andamp external presentations
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2.Provides service planning, provision, and evaluation
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Responsible for the delivery of high quality and accessible diagnostic and therapeutic medical imaging services that meet the needs of referrers and patients and achieves budget objectives
Meets all policy and documentation requirements for the department and ensures that these are reviewed annually or as required
Formulates, develops and evaluates policy with reference to MIT service delivery
Together with Clinical Leadership Team, ensures that service design meets demand
Brings innovative ideas to service planning and redesign
Develops and monitors a suite of MIT operational and business performance measures to evaluate the performance of the department
Ensures NATA Accreditation standards of practice are achieved for all aspects of service delivery under the control of MITs
Ensures access times are monitored, and managed appropriately
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3.Manage people, financial and equipment resources and day-to-day operational matters
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Develops and manages annual budget according to organisational guidelines
Implements relevant HPV tender to meet clinical needs
Demonstrates understanding of department finances and identifies, consults and manages emerging issues in a timely way
Operates within allocated budget
Allocates resources according to the needs of the service
Oversees administrative matters as required (eg timesheets, annual leave, ADOs, conference/study leave, supplies, equipment)
Complies with organisational financial requirements which includes targets for activity and revenue
Actively explores avenues for additional funding to promote growth and activity within the department
Develops, as appropriate, business cases for internal and / or external funding of service redesign
Facilitates recruitment and retention of high performing MITs
Ensures MIT staff are appropriately credentialed, and regularly monitored for compliance with scope of practice
Ensures MIT staff participate in performance reviews and practice improvement activities
Actively manages and supports staff performance and conduct
Holds regular MIT meetings
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Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
| Key Accountabilities |
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
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4.Provides leadership of quality improvement and research initiatives within the department
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Develops, monitors and reports relevant clinical performance indicators
Leads the development of the annual Quality Improvement Plan in partnership with Clinical Leadership Team
Reports department activity at regular meetings with Operations Director - Cancer Imaging and at other times, as required
Progresses teaching and research activities, including coordination, supervision and instruction as required
Participates in scientific and clinical research activities in line with the operational requirements of the department
Participates in clinical review, audits, analysis and evaluation of research protocols and in quality improvement programs |
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5.Ensures safe and high-quality practice
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Ensures risks are identified, and notified, according to hospital policy
Ensures the Director of Cancer Imaging and Operations Director andndash Cancer Imaging are informed of important developments, risks and issues
Develops a robust and comprehensive clinical audit program, with quality and safety measures regularly monitored and appropriately reported
Ensures, as far as practicable, the provision of a safe working environment in consultation with staff under their supervision
Supports the delivery of safe patient care, including identifying, facilitating and participating in continuous safety and quality improvement activities, and ensuring services and practices align with the requirements of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and other recognised health standards. |
| 6.Provides clinical leadership where appropriate |
Provides and delivers clinical leadership where appropriate
Provides oversight of department clinical functions in conjunction with clinical leadership team to deliver efficient and effective clinical services |
| 7.Coordinate education and professional development across the department |
Develops capacity, and ensures capability exists, for student placements within the MIT team
Takes an oversight/leadership role in the coordination of student placements
Establishes appropriate links with relevant universities
Undertakes training relevant to management and leadership role
Works together with Cancer Imaging colleagues to optimise education for all staff of Peter Mac in the area of Medical Imaging
Ensures all staff undertake ongoing training and development |
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WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
