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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Medical Imaging

• Salary: AHP4 - $118,887 - $129,427p.a. + 10% Attraction & Retention Bonus + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  Women's & Children's Hospital, North Adelaide
• Full Time, Permanent Role 

About the Role

As the Head of Modality – MRI, you will lead the MRI Imaging Service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, innovative medical imaging in line with departmental, hospital and SA Medical Imaging policies and professional guidelines. Reporting to the Chief Radiographer, you will provide operational management of MRI services, oversee all MRI equipment and accessories, and support the smooth running of the service both during and after hours. You will perform a wide range of MRI procedures with professional independence, liaise with Radiologists to optimise imaging outcomes, and maintain robust safety plans, zones, and education for staff working in and around the MRI environment, whilst maintaining a patient-centric approach.

This senior leadership role also encompasses the development and promotion of research and educational programs for the MRI team, staff management and mentoring, and contribution to strategic planning for the Medical Imaging department. You will work collaboratively with other Heads of Modalities and the Chief Radiographer to coordinate imaging services, establish service agreements, advise internal and external stakeholders, monitor performance through key indicators, and ensure the department meets all accreditation and regulatory standards. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic, specialist team while shaping the future of MRI services towards nWCH.

About You

To excel in this role, you will hold the required educational and professional qualifications for MRI, including licensure under the Radiation Protection and Control Act SA, a degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography, registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia, and Level 1 MRI Accreditation with the Australian Institute of Radiography. You are an experienced, strategic leader with a strong background in MRI service delivery, team management, and quality improvement, capable of driving innovation while ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.

• Qualified & Accredited MRI Professional – Holds all relevant licensure, registration and Level 1 MRI accreditation; experienced in MRI.

• Strategic & Operational Leader – Demonstrated skills in managing multidisciplinary teams, leading change, strategic planning, policy development, and implementing protocols and procedures.

• Quality & Compliance Focused – Proven experience in accreditation, continuous improvement, risk management, and clinical governance in MRI services.

• Collaborative & People-Oriented – Skilled in staff development, rostering, counselling, appraisal processes and delivering training programs to build capacity and maintain high standards.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

• Regional Incentive Payment: Rewarding your impact in regional communities depending on location (Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025) 

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Job ref: 928904

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday, 27^th March 2026

Attachments

 928904 MRI Head of Modality WCH SAMI Role Description.pdf

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