Medical Imaging Technologist Grade 1

Date:  16 Dec 2025
Site:  VCCC (Parkville)
Location: 

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company:  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit:  Radiography
Division:  Chief Operating Officer
Department:  Cancer Imaging Operations
Enterprise Agreement:  Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect
Radiography

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

 

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

 

Medical Imaging Technologist Grade 1

  • Ongoing, full time opportunity
  • 76-hours per fortnight
  • Attractive salary packaging options are available

 

About the role

The successful candidate will perform duties as a Medical Imaging Technologist (MIT) within the Cancer Imaging Department at the direction of the Chief MIT which includes the following:

To perform general examinations under the direction of the modality supervisors whilst the following modalities are considered essential for basic radiography; general XRay, mobile and theatre X-Ray and fluoroscopy, general fluoroscopy and basic angiography. Appropriately skilled MIT’s may undertake CT, mammography and/or MRI training. 

 

About you

The successful candidate will hold a responsible professional attitude and ability to demonstrate good rapport with both patients and staff members. A displayed willingness, desire and ability to progess to more advance imaging will be an advantage.

You'll bring with you:

  • Qualification in Medical Radiations Science or equivalent
  • Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Possession of a radiation use license

 

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 trip facilities for cyclists
  • Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
  • Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
  • Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave options

 

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 anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

 

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 made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements.  Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

 

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

 

Hiring Manager: Meg Stafford - Acting Chief Radiographer

Contact Number: 03 8559 8828

Email:  Megan.Stafford@petermac.org

 

Applications Close: 11 January 2026
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Position Summary

To perform duties as a Medical Imaging Technologist (MIT) within the Cancer Imaging Department at the direction of the Chief MIT. 


To perform general examinations under the direction of the modality supervisors.  The following modalities are considered essential for basic radiography – general XRay, mobile and theatre X-Ray and fluoroscopy, general fluoroscopy and basic angiography.  Appropriately skilled MIT’s may undertake CT, mammography and/or MRI training. 

Enterprise Agreement

Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 1. AF3 – AF10

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal

 

  • Director – Cancer Imaging  
  • Cancer Imaging staff
  • Clinicians, ward staff, clinic staff and other staff 
  • Patient Service Assistants

 

External
  •  
  • Patients 
  • Referring clinicians 
  • Carers
  • Other hospitals and clinics
  • Contracted companies 

 

 

Skills

Essential Requirements

 

  • Qualification in Medical Radiations Science or equivalent
  • Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Possession of a radiation use license
  • Responsible professional attitude and ability to demonstrate good rapport with both patients and staff members

 

Desirable Requirements

 

  • A willingness, desire and ability to progress to more advanced imaging

 

 

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

AHPRA Registration

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Perform routine radiographic examinations and some more advanced imaging (see essential requirements) with accuracy and due patient care

 

  • Correctly produced imaging as per department protocols 

 

2. Participate in the care, maintenance and quality assurance of the equipment in the imaging department 

 

  • Quality control implementation for relevant imaging equipment 

 

3. Attend and contribute to regular staff meetings

 

  • Regular attendance at staff meetings 
  • Input to discussion when requested or relevant 

 

4. Keep abreast of new imaging procedures, techniques and technology

 

  • Documented participation in Continuing Professional Development activities

 

5. Observe all relevant hospital and department policies and procedures

 

  • Undertake programs and activities by People and Change and the Cancer Imaging department. Comply with Peter Mac and Cancer Imaging policies.
     
6. Perform any other duties as directed by the Chief MIT

 

  • Perform as an effective member of the Cancer Imaging team (to be assessed at annual performance review)

 

 

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

 

 

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

 

 

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.