Address The Australian Army has two deployable hospital units in which the Radiography Capability is held in Brisbane and Adelaide. Initially, Radiographers can expect to be located at the 2nd Health Battalion in Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera where there is an on-site medical imaging department in the Enoggera Health Centre. Radiographers have arrangements with tertiary civilian hospitals in which they can maintain and improve their clinical skills. Specialised modality training is available after completing all initial military required training. Radiology services around other bases are outsourced to civilian providers. Army Radiographers work alongside other Air Force Radiographers, both Reservist and full-time ADF members and Radiologists to provides advice on matters affecting the provision of radiography in the ADF.
A radiography capability is a component of Army Operational Health Support facilities and is a part of the 2nd Health Battalion and 3rd Health Battalion. The imaging section provides support during major ADF exercises and deployments away from fixed facilities. As an Army Radiographer, you may also be required to participate in tri-service and multi-national operational and peacekeeping deployments.
Army also provides selected Radiography Officers to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Landing Heavy Dock (LHD) ship capabilities. Army Radiographers selected for these appointments are based in Sydney (HMAS Penguin). Officers selected for this type of appointment are experienced radiographers who normally have served time in Brisbane and gained experience and additional skills. Members posted to RAN capabilities may expect to be at sea for extended periods of time supporting exercises, regional activities and potential operational deployments.
