At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert diagnostic radiology for infants and children, collaborating with specialist teams.
- Company: Join SESLHD, a leader in paediatric healthcare with a commitment to diversity.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with opportunities for teaching, research, and professional development.
- Other info: Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to innovative paediatric imaging practices.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young patients while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Expertise in paediatric radiology and strong collaboration skills required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The successful applicant will possess expertise across the full spectrum of Paediatric Radiology, including neonatal and paediatric CT and MRI, paediatric ultrasound, plain radiography, and fluoroscopic procedures performed both during routine hours and as part of an after‑hours roster. The role involves providing high‑level diagnostic input into the care of infants, children and adolescents in close collaboration with referring clinicians and specialist paediatric teams. The successful candidate will participate in and lead relevant Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings covering general paediatrics, neonatology, paediatric surgery, oncology and other paediatric subspecialties. Participation in the on‑call roster for Sydney Children’s Hospital is required, covering emergency and inpatient paediatric imaging after hours. There may also be occasional opportunities to work in adult subspecialty areas such as Emergency Radiology, Body Imaging, Neuroradiology or Musculoskeletal Imaging, if desired.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expertise across the full spectrum of Paediatric Radiology: neonatal and paediatric CT and MRI, paediatric ultrasound, plain radiography, and fluoroscopic procedures.
- Deliver high‑level diagnostic input for infants, children and adolescents in collaboration with referring clinicians and specialist paediatric teams.
- Participate in and lead multidisciplinary team meetings relevant to paediatric care, including general paediatrics, neonatology, paediatric surgery, oncology and other subspecialties.
- Participate in the on‑call roster for Sydney Children's Hospital, covering paediatric emergency and inpatient imaging after hours.
- Occasionally be rostered to adult subspecialty areas such as Emergency (ED) Radiology, Body Imaging, Neuroradiology or Musculoskeletal Imaging, if desired.
Teaching, Training & Research
- Take an active role in teaching and mentoring Medical Imaging Registrars and Fellows, particularly in paediatric radiology.
- Participate in departmental research, quality assurance activities and continuing professional development (CPD).
- Foster collaboration across paediatric imaging subspecialties and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
Desirable Attributes
- Additional expertise in Neonatal Imaging, Paediatric Oncology Imaging or Paediatric Neuroradiology.
- Basic or advanced Paediatric Interventional Radiology (IR) skills, beneficial but not essential.
- Involvement in academic or translational research.
- Participation in radiology leadership, service design or innovation in paediatric imaging practice.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals and Indigenous Australians to apply.
Applications Close 31 August 2026.
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