$183,635.17 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week) | Medical Imaging Services, Wollongong Hospital (TWH) and Bulli District Hospital (BDH) | REQ699373 | Grade: Radiographer Level 5, Grade 3 | Applications close: Wednesday, 28 October 2026

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The Assistant Chief Radiographer – Wollongong & Bulli Hospital is responsible for supporting the Chief Radiographer in the day to day management of Medical Imaging Services including maintaining strong relationships with radiologists. The Assistant Chief should possess advanced leadership and communication skills, and have a thorough understanding of the regulatory, legal & professional compliance frameworks.

The role supports the delivery of safe, high‑quality, patient‑focused and efficient diagnostic and interventional imaging services, aligned with the ISLHD district‑wide governance model for Medical Imaging.

The position operates within the Wollongong and Bulli Medical Imaging leadership structure and contributes through effective workforce leadership, service planning, quality and safety governance under the direction of the Chief Radiographer.

Will be required to act in the Chief Radiographer role during periods of leave or as required.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

Bachelor of Applied Science (MRS) Diagnostic Radiography or relevant diploma.

Relevant EPA licensing.

Current APHRA registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board.

Management qualifications or working towards qualifications and/or equivalent work experience with current high-level practical experience and demonstrated experience in the management of a multimodality imaging department and knowledge of RANZCR Accreditation guidelines and ACHS as related to accreditation of Imaging Departments.

Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

For role-related queries or help applying, contact Eloise Neto at eloise.neto@health.nsw.gov.au.

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.