Summary

Part-Time (0.8 FTE), 2 Year Fixed Term Contract


The South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) is looking for an experienced radiographer who wants a unique and fascinating role working in research. SAHMRI is South Australia’s flagship independent health and medical research institute. The position is co-funded by SAHMRI and the National Imaging Facility (NIF) to bring imaging facilities and imaging expertise to the research community.

The Research Radiographer will be primarily based at SAHMRI’s Preclinical Imaging and Research Laboratories (PIRL) at Gilles Plains and Bioresources facility on North Terrace, Adelaide. Working with two other Research Radiographers, the team provide expertise in biomedical imaging at all stages of project development and delivery, and support imaging infrastructure. The position involves the development of protocols, delivery of imaging, and support in data storage, processing and analysis for preclinical research. Preclinical research is research with small and large animal models of human disease, specimens, and inanimate objects. Imaging modalities include 3T MRI, CT/PET, fluoroscopy, general radiography, ultrasound and small animal modalities (optical imaging, microCT, MRI, PET and an x-ray irradiator). Experience with all imaging modalities is not necessary, however a willingness to become familiar with different modalities is important and experience with MRI is desirable. Previous experience imaging animals is not necessary, however a willingness to learn is essential.

This position will work in partnership with a small, dynamic and flexible team of Research Radiographers, local NIF Facility fellows, Animal Technicians, Veterinarians, and Researchers who are dedicated to facilitating quality research. The successful candidate does not need to be experienced in every imaging modality offered at SAHMRI, however the drive and willingness to learn the fundamentals of each modality is important.

SAHMRI supports flexible working arrangements for staff as well as employee benefits including attractive salary packaging options.

About the role

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing expert knowledge in imaging technologies to researchers and clients throughout South Australia and beyond
  • Collaborating with researchers using PIRL and SAHMRI imaging facilities
  • Operation of imaging equipment including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, PET/CT, Cath Lab, and other novel apparatus (training can be provided)
  • Working with research animals
  • As a NIF Fellow, representing the SA node of NIF locally, nationally and internationally, and being a point of contact for researchers and stakeholders accessing the available imaging modalities as required.

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

Essential

  • Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science, or equivalent.
  • Eligibility to work in South Australia with a South Australian licence to operate ionising imaging apparatus, or eligibility to acquire a South Australian licence.

Desirable criteria

  • AHPRA registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • Postgraduate qualification in medical radiations, magnetic resonance, medical sonography, physics, engineering, or similar
  • Experience in MRI (the primary imaging modality at PIRL)
  • SA EPA licence to handle sealed and unsealed sources
  • Previous experience in a research environment or involvement in clinical trials will be highly regarded

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

  • Providing imaging expertise and collaborating with researchers in all stages of projects
  • Relevant science, anatomy, imaging physics and application understanding
  • Appreciation of the requirements and style of biological research
  • Writing and presentation skills - analysis/report writing/grant writing/presentations, etc.
  • Project management skills: good time management, timely delivery of outputs, monitoring / resolving issues
  • Comfortable to be hands-on in animal studies, although no prior experience necessary

Special Requirements

  • Some out of hours work may be required, including weekends and public holidays (typical facility hours are 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday)
  • Irregular interstate travel will be required

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community.  Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals. If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.

For a copy of the position description, please click here.

For more information, please contact Adam O’Connell (Director, PIRL) at adam.oconnell@sahmri.com

Applications close: 11:29pm ACST Sunday 16th November 2025

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found prior to the close date

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

Applications close Sunday, 16 Nov 2025

Contact adam.oconnell@sahmri.com

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