Medical Imaging Technologist Grade 2

Req ID:  7598
Date:  27 Jul 2026
Site:  East Melbourne
Location: 

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company:  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit:  Radiography
Division:  Chief Operating Officer
Department:  Cancer Imaging Operations
Enterprise Agreement: 
Radiography

Your Role In Our Future
MRI Radiographer

  • Ongoing, Full-Time position available - 76 hours per fortnight.
  • Up to $90,235.60 (AG1) $103,724.40 (CW5) base salary per annum.
  • Weekend work available on a voluntary overtime basis.

 

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.

 

The Role

We are seeking an experienced MRI Radiographer to join the Cancer Imaging team at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. This role is primarily dedicated to MRI, with majority of clinical duties undertaken within our outpatient MRI service. Experience in CT is highly desirable and provides opportunities to support service delivery across modalities.


Our MRI service operates two outpatient MRI scanners located at East Melbourne Imaging Centre. The service operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm and is supported by CT, X-ray, Mammography and Ultrasound services at the same site.

Ongoing, full-time position available - 76 hours per fortnight. Nine-day fortnight with one rostered day off (RDO) each fortnight. Rostered start times between 7:30 am and 10:30 am (standard shift length 8.44 hours)

The majority of Peter Mac's imaging services are based at the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) in Parkville and include CT, Angiography, X-ray, Ultrasound, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine and PET. Staff are encouraged to contribute to education, quality improvement and service development initiatives.


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 & ADOs
  • Flexible, hybrid working practices

 

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 should provide a covering letter outlining how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role, with particular emphasis on their MRI experience.

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 the Hiring Manager for a confidential discussion.

 

Hiring Manager: Megan Stafford
Contact Number: 03 8559 8288
Email: megan.stafford@petermac.org

 

Applications Close: 11.59pm Tuesday 18 August 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 and some specialist imaging under the direction of the modality supervisors.

Enterprise Agreement

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

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 2. AG1 – CW5

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal

 

  • Director – Cancer Imaging
  • Cancer Imaging staff
  • Other Peter Mac 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 
  • Extensive or special knowledge, experience and competence in any of the specialist modalities (CT, DSA, MRI, mammography, QA programs, PACS or RIS)

 

Desirable Requirements

 

  • An aptitude for and willingness to educate and support more junior staff and students

 

 

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 
  • Successful imaging using a relevant advanced modality

 

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)

 

 

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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.