Assistant Director of Medical Imaging Services - Alice Springs, Australia - Northern Territory Government
Description
Senior Professional Officer 1 Remuneration Package $146,933 - $163,950
(Comprising salary $ 126,030 base salary excluding superannuation, leave loading and the value of 2 weeks extra recreation leave)
Ongoing vacancy in Alice Springs
In addition to above Package Range; professional development allowances and salary sacrifice provisions apply.
Alice Springs has a population of 25,000 with a further 50,000 in the surrounding catchment area. There are close to 50 remote communities that range between 80 and 100km from the hospital. Alice Springs town has a great sense of community and there are year round cultural and sporting events include the Trail Running Festival, Finke Desert Race, Masters Games and numerous music and arts festivals. The spectacular MacDonnell Ranges provide an amazing backdrop and allows for endless trips exploring the beautiful and breathtaking scenery. If walking and hiking interests you then the Larapinta Trail extends through Alice Springs with over 223km of trails from Grade 1 to 5 options. The Red Centre is the heart of Australia and a place for outback adventure and exploration.
Alice Springs Hospital (ASH) is committed to all people needing our service. ASH is a 189 bed specialist teaching hospital with a strong focus on Indigenous and remote health. The population in this area is dispersed over 1.6 million square kilometres, and this dispersion provides unique and rewarding challenges in the delivery of a range of comprehensive health services.
The Deputy Director of Radiology position offers the challenge of managing an outsourced radiology contract, and internal Cardiology Investigations Unit, with a mixture of public and private staff. It is a busy department seeing approximately 42,000 patients annually. Modalities include general x-ray, fluoroscopy, CT, mammography, MRI, ultrasound and echocardiography. You will support a team of up to 40 staff dedicated to achieving organisational goals and objectives.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work in an inspiring and progressive radiology team, as well as work closely with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable hospital executive team. If you are looking to move your career forward, while still keeping your clinical skills, then you should consider this amazing opportunity. The successful candidate will also have an opportunity to directly participate in closing the Indigenous health gap and provide care to those in need in remote Australia.
Applicants should address the selection criteria and provide a current CV and contact details for 2 referees (preferably an email address). For a copy of the Job Description and to apply online please visit
Information on the Northern Territory and its great lifestyle is available at
Note: The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice / Ochre Card (application forms available from SAFE NT @ ) and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
From 13 November 2021 all NTPS employees subject to the Chief Health Officer Directions No.55 of 2021 are required to provide evidence of at least one dose of an approved COVID 19 vaccination and evidence of two doses completed by 24 December 2021 except in circumstances where there is a medical exemption.
Department of Health is a Smoke Free Workplace
For further information about this vacancy please contact: Matt Lawson on or
Quote vacancy number: 27116
Closing date:
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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