Radiographer - Area Reliever - Incentives Offered

Where you'll be working:
The Area reliever is responsible for leave relief in the Northern sector of Hunter New England Imaging (HNEI). The sites included are Tamworth (base site), Armidale, Glen Innes, Tenterfield, Moree, Narrabri, Gunnedah and Inverell. As the successful candidate, you will spend time at various locations throughout northern NSW.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to grow your career. We are a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, providing a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast regions. As the largest employer in the region, we encourage collaboration, openness and respect in the workplace to empower our employees to use their knowledge, skills and experience to meet the principle of Excellence. Every patient. Every time.

About the role:
You will be working within the Imaging department of multiple sites to provide clinical Imaging skills and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team about effective patient management. Good communication skills are essential. As the successful applicant, you should enjoy change and be adaptable to new environments, as the role includes travel to various departments throughout Northern HNELHD.

Tamworth Medical Imaging Department would provide the basis of orientation into the HNELHD and HNEI. As the role has rostered rotation through Northern HNEI sites, support will be offered by Tamworth however site staff and Chief radiographers will provide local orientation to the differing Imaging environments.

Requirements:

• Eligible for degree in Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) or equivalent before commencement of role.
• Eligible for registration with Australian Health Professionals Registration Authority (AHPRA).
• Eligibility to hold/current NSW EPA Radiation licence.
• Current NSW Drivers licence.
• Participate in the Rosters, overtime and on-call duties as required by the site, and which may change from time to time.
• Able to reside adjacent to Tamworth HNE Imaging sites when required.

Benefits:

• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
• Superannuation contributions 11%
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
This vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*:  

• Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 for the first 12-months 
• Retention incentive of up to $10,000 thereafter annually 
• PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. reimbursement of rent payments or payments for commercial accommodation) 

*All payments and reimbursements made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis.  

Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11% superannuation. 

Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**:    

• Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year) 
• Additional personal leave (up to 5 more per year) 
• Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs) 
• Return airfare to and from your work base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends 

**The total value of your incentive package would remain the same. Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer.   

Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via ***************@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package. 

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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For role related queries or questions contact Leah Mann on *********@health.nsw.gov.au 

Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive

for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. 

Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting

via or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of

such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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