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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

LocationThe Alfred
Work TypeFull time
Positions4 Positions
Job no: 75797
Category: Allied Health and Medical Science, Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

ATTENTION RMIT 2026 new graduates

The Alfred - Department of Nuclear Medicine & PET

Applications now OPEN to 2026 RMIT graduates for Nuclear Medicine Technologist positions at The Alfred. The roles include rotation across 2 sites at the existing Alfred department as well as the newly opened Theranostics Service featuring a Total Body PET System (Vision Quadra).

  • Permanent positions
  • Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologists Grade 1 (inclusive of new 2026 graduates)
  • Successful RMIT applicants will commence in these positions on completion of their degree in July/Aug this year
  • Great staff benefits!

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 the recently opened Theranostics Service at the nearby Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer centre. The service features a Total Body PET scanner (Siemens Vision QUADRA) providing capacity for both clinical services and research trials. In addition, the new department has capacity for therapy services (clinical and research) to meet the growth in Theranostics.

The main hospital Nuclear Medicine department continues to provide a full range of diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures and is equipped with state-of-the-art PET (updated digital system Siemens Vision 600 in July 2024), general SPECT/CT, cardiac imaging technology and a comprehensive radio pharmacy laboratory.

The new appointments along with the currently employed technologist staff will rotate across both sites. 

You will join a dedicated team of technologists providing nuclear medicine and PET patient services as part of Bayside 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 for years to come.

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.

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

Capabilities and Qualifications

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

Staff Benefits

  • Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
  • Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
  • 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 Tian Mi on (03) 9076 2432. 

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Sunday 22nd March 2026. 

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.