Nuclear Medicine Scientist

Job Description:

Role title: Nuclear Medicine Scientist

Role type: Permanent Full-time

Role grade: Nuclear Medicine Level 2, Year 1-5

Department and location: Theranostics and Nuclear Medicine

Salary: $79,087.06-$108,944.16 p.a. + 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 Nuclear Medicine services, including diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures, ensuring safe, accurate, and compassionate patient care in line with radiation safety and regulatory requirements
• Take a key clinical role in dose preparation, administration, patient monitoring, and end-to-end procedure delivery under general supervision
• Support departmental operations and service excellence, working closely with senior leadership to optimise patient flow, resources, and performance outcomes
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through participation in quality initiatives, education, research, and professional development activities
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff and students, promoting best practice, teamwork, and a positive, high-performing clinical environment

About you

• Qualified Nuclear Medicine Scientist with a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) or equivalent recognised by MRPB
• Current AHPRA registration and NSW EPA radiation licence under the Radiation Control Act 1990
• Strong clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care
• Confident working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a busy clinical setting
• Excellent communicator with a proactive mindset, strong leadership capability, and a genuine commitment to quality improvement, learning, and professional growth

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, HIV/AID, 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.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 17 June 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please apply promptly as this advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the ‘About You’ section of this job advert. 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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