Nuclear Medicine Scientist

Job Description:

• Role title: Nuclear Medicine Scientist

• Role type: Permanent Part-time, working 32 hours per week

• Role grade: Level 2

• Department and location: Theranostics and Nuclear Medicine, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst

• Salary: $76,045 - $104,754 (Pro-rata) + Super + Salary Packaging

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

• Deliver high-quality patient care through the safe and effective performance of nuclear medicine procedures and therapeutic treatments, including dose preparation, administration, and post-treatment monitoring, in accordance with EPA Radiation License requirements.

• Support and contribute to clinical trials and research by participating in multidisciplinary, evidence-based practices that drive service improvement and professional development.

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships across St Vincent’s Health Australia, local health networks, universities, and other key stakeholders to ensure coordinated and collaborative service delivery.

• Ensure compliance with all SVHS, SVHA, and NSW Health policies, including accurate documentation, confidentiality of patient records, and participation in hospital-wide systems for resource and patient flow management.

• Commit to ongoing professional development, meeting all mandatory training requirements, and actively engaging in succession planning and quality improvement initiatives.

About you

• Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist with AHPRA and a current NSW EPA radiation licence, holding a recognised degree in Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) or equivalent.

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to positive patient outcomes and organisational goals.

• Strong communicator with well-developed interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, capable of navigating complex clinical and research environments.

• Committed to continuous professional development, with active engagement in education, training, and quality improvement initiatives, including mentoring students and participating in in-service programs.

• Personally aligned with the Mission and Values of St Vincent’s Health Australia and Mary Aikenhead Ministries, with a proactive approach to workplace safety, risk management, and patient-centred care.

Why work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 24 July 2025

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the ‘About you’ above, highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

For more information contact talenthealthnsw@svha.org.au

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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