Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• Permanent positions commencing from November 2025
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Grade 1-3
• Located at The Alfred - Department of Nuclear Medicine & PET
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Department of Nuclear Medicine & PET offers a full range of diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures and is equipped with state-of-the-art PET (including soon to open digital Total Body), general SPECT/CT, cardiac imaging technology and a comprehensive radio pharmacy laboratory.

The department is committed to training, education and research activities and provides a CPD program for technologists.

The Role

Excellent opportunities exist for qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologists with enthusiasm and motivation to further develop their careers within a large public hospital.

The positions coincide with exciting new developments at The Alfred to expand PET services with a Total Body PET scanner (Siemens QUADRA) currently being installed and soon to open for services later this year within a new PET & Theranostics department at the recently opened Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer centre. This development compliments the digital PET (Siemens Vision 600) installed in the main department in July 2024. Currently employed technologist staff and the new appointments will rotate across both sites. 

You will join a dedicated team of technologists providing nuclear medicine and PET patient services as part of Alfred Health, the main provider of health services to inner southeast Melbourne and provider of specialist services across Victoria. Your skills will allow you to perform high quality diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine patient procedures and within a team environment that provides training and support. New and expanding services in nuclear medicine, PET and Theranostics will ensure your ongoing professional development and job satisfaction well into the future.

The PET department when fully operational with the new Total Body scanner will provide increased capacity for patients accessing clinical services and also patients enrolled in research trials including Theranostics.

Successful candidates will be considered for positions with classifications ranging from Grade 1 to 3 based on experience and areas of expertise. New graduates currently or recently completing their studies in Medical Radiation Science at Australian Universities are encouraged to apply. The successful applicants will be fully supported with training and continuing education.

Qualifications and Experience Required

The successful applicants will demonstrate quality care, empathy and support for patients and their families from all cultural backgrounds, produce clinical work of high technical quality and be open and adaptive to workplace change. A professional work ethic, focus on teamwork and effective communication skills are key qualities required for selection to this role.

Requirements for this position include 

• Tertiary qualification in nuclear medicine technology (Bachelor in Medical Radiations or equivalent)
• Registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia to practice as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and
• Radiation Use Licence issued by the Department of Health

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Howard Barton or Tian Mi on (03) 9076 2432.

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Sunday 30 November 2025. 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au