Medical Imaging Technologist

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. 

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

Medical Imaging Technologist (Grade 1 or 2)

• Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Friendly and supportive team environment
  
  

About the Role:

This is a Full Time Fixed Term position until 31/12/2026 within the Medical Imaging Department. This position exists to provide a quality imaging service to patients and referrers. As a general MIT the required roles include imaging modalities as per the current skills of the incumbent, and to expand and improve those skills. 

It is expected the Grade 1 or 2 MIT learns and applies specialist skills across modalities. Under the direction of the Allied Health Manager – Medical Imaging and deputies, the role contributes to the ongoing care of paediatric patients in spheres of diagnosis, disease monitoring and treatment. The role also provides for the ongoing supervision of intern and student MITs, under the guidance of the Lead Clinical Educator – MIT. The goal is to maintain a consistent high standard of imaging in order to succeed in producing reliable, timely and important results which can make a difference.

Classification for this position will range from AF4 to CW5 (FTE base salary $70,590.00 to $103,724.40 per annum, plus superannuation).

What you’ll achieve:

• Actively contribute to delivering high‑quality imaging services across inpatients, outpatients and emergency patients’ settings

• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams throughout the hospital to support seamless, patient- centred care

• Engage in continuous learning and skill development, adapting to new technologies, techniques, and practices within Medical Imaging

Your skills and experience

• Diploma or degree in Applied Science/Diagnostic Radiography as outlined for eligibility for membership of ASMIRT
• Demonstration of appropriate experience within the Medical Imaging field
• Current membership of AHPRA
• Current Victorian DH radiation licence

If this sounds like you, please see the position descriptions below to understand the full scope of the position.

• Grade 1
• Grade 2
  
  

The Department

Why work with us? In Medical Imaging, every image tells a story, and every story begins with a child at the centre of our work. We are driven by the belief that high quality imaging can transform care; we take a multidisciplinary approach to improving outcomes and creating a world where all kids can thrive.

You will be joining an enthusiasm team that collaborates closely and offers unwavering support to one another. Our culture is built in curiosity, courage, inclusion, and kindness. We are committed to continuous growth of each individual, our team, and our department. 

You’ll find our workplace is flexible, evolving, creative, and deeply connected to its purpose: high quality patient centred care. 

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
• Parkville location and close to public transport
  
  

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure
   

Application process:

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. 

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 26 January 2026