Medical Imaging jobs in Sydney NSW

• Casual opportunity providing research support and training across multimodality preclinical imaging equipment
• Located at Sydney Imaging, Core Research Facility
HEO 6 $ $73.45 per hour plus super

About the opportunity

Sydney Imaging is a Core Research Facility that provides researchers with access to state-of-the-art preclinical and clinical imaging technologies. The facility supports a broad research community through specialist infrastructure, expertise, and training.

We are seeking a Technical Officer (Preclinical Imaging) to provide technical and operational support for preclinical imaging research. Working with researchers, students, and staff, you will help deliver high-quality imaging services and support the day-to-day operation of the facility.

In this role, you will:

• Provide technical support and training for users of preclinical imaging facilities
• operate and support imaging systems including PET, MRI, Ultrasound, Optical Imaging, microCT, DXA and EchoMRI.
• assist with imaging studies, data analysis and reporting
• support animal handling and in vivo procedures in accordance with approved protocols
• maintain imaging equipment, laboratory resources and quality assurance processes
ensure compliance with workplace health and safety, animal welfare and University policies.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, or equivalent experience, in biomedical science, laboratory science, medical imaging or a related field
• experience working in a research, laboratory or imaging environment
• knowledge of one or more preclinical imaging modalities, such as PET, MRI, Ultrasound, Optical Imaging, microCT, DXA or EchoMRI.

• Demonstrated experience in image and data analysis, including technical report preparation is highly desirable

• knowledge of laboratory safety practices, including the handling of hazardous substances
• experience with laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and animal handling/in vivo studies
• strong communication, organisational, problem-solving and time management skills
• the ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgement and attention to detail
• experience supporting research projects, experimental design, ethics applications, grant applications, scientific publications or research reporting will be highly regarded
a commitment to ongoing professional development in preclinical imaging and laboratory techniques.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Leah Edwards, Recruitment Operations by email to leah.edwards@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Friday 02 October 2026 11:59 PM