Allied Health Assistant Grade 2

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Allied Health Imaging Assistant

• Causal position available - 16 hours per fortnight.
• Up to $32.91 (IN29) per hour  + applicable casual loading.
• Parkville location with multiple public transport options.

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

The Role

As a Medical Imaging Assistant within our Cancer Imaging team, you will play an important role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting the provision of high-quality nuclear medicine and PET imaging services. Working alongside Nuclear Medicine Technologists, nurses, pathology collectors, and allied health assistants, you will help facilitate the smooth day-to-day operation of the department and contribute to a positive patient experience.

You will support patient preparation and workflow, assist with clinical and operational activities, and help ensure the safe, efficient delivery of imaging services. As part of a large multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to approximately 70 patient imaging episodes each day.

This is a casual position providing leave cover and regular support of approximately one day per week (8 hours), with the flexibility to work additional shifts as required

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Support

Prepare and position patients for PET and Nuclear Medicine procedures under the direct supervision of clinical staff.
Coordinate patient movement throughout the department, ensuring smooth transitions between waiting areas, preparation bays, and imaging rooms.
Support patient comfort, dignity, and safety throughout their visit.

Clinical Assistance

Assist with patient transfers and mobility using safe manual handling techniques.
Provide support to Nuclear Medicine Technologists and nursing staff during daily clinical activities.

Operational Excellence

Maintain the cleanliness, organisation, and readiness of examination and imaging rooms.
Stock, monitor, and replenish clinical supplies and consumables.
Adhere to infection prevention and control practices, radiation safety requirements, and departmental procedures.

Administrative Support

Assist with patient registration, appointment coordination, and data entry under supervision.
Contribute to accurate record keeping and efficient departmental workflows.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role you will:

•  Be looking forward to working in a fast-paced hospital setting
• Be compassionate, caring, and patient-focused
• Have exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
• Possess a willingness to undergo training for clinical tasks 
• Hold a strong commitment to patient safety, infection control, and privacy.
• Candidates with Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant qualification (or equivalent) are highly desirable.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment. 

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Julia Keenan
Contact Number: 8559 6764
Email: julia.keenan@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11.59pm Thursday 3 September 2026.

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.