Fellow - Radiology

Please note this is for the 2026 Fellow Intake.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 12 months with the possibility of extension(s).

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 02/11/2025.

Appointments for this position will not commence until 2026.

Position Profile:
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital’s Medical Imaging Department is seeking enthusiastic and highly qualified Radiology Fellows to join our team for the 2026 intake. Positions available include:

• 1 Interventional Radiology Fellow (commencing February 2026)
• 1 Body Imaging Fellow (commencing February 2026)
• 2 Body Imaging Fellows (commencing August 2026)
• 1 Breast Fellow (commencing August 2026)

Our department is a leader in diagnostic and interventional radiology services, operating across three sites:

• Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
• Osborne Park Hospital
• King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women

Equipped with state-of-the-art imaging technology, we offer comprehensive services and perform a wide range of interventional procedures, particularly in oncology, hepatobiliary, urological, thoracic, and musculoskeletal specialties. We are also an accredited training and education provider with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR).

Each Fellow will have the opportunity to:

• Engage in core clinical work sessions.
• Participate in 1 academic session on average per week dedicated to research or professional development.
• Attend relevant multidisciplinary/clinical meetings, working with high-end and clinically challenging cases.
• Present findings to senior clinicians, enhancing communication and diagnostic skills.
• Teach and mentor junior doctors and medical students.
• Participate in after-hours, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts, as per the roster.

Interventional Radiology Fellow: This role focuses solely on interventional procedures, including liver interventions, tumor ablation/embolization, catheter and line insertions, and angiography/angioplasty.

Body Imaging Fellow: This is a flexible, general fellowship tailored to subspecialty interests, including oncology, hepatobiliary, urology, cardiothoracic, musculoskeletal, and gynaecology. Opportunities for imaging-guided procedures are also available.

Breast Fellow: Regular exposure to standard breast imaging diagnostic and interventional/localisation modalities, as well as exposure to contrast enhanced mammography and MRI (including MRI guided biopsy). The Breast Radiology services is embedded in a collaborative multidisciplinary team unit encompassing Breast Surgeons, Breast Physicians, Pathologists and allied health staff.

Area Profile:
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) is one of Australia's leading teaching tertiary hospitals. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre 4km from Perth city centre, SCGH provides a comprehensive range of clinical service including trauma, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general medicine, general surgery and cardiac care. It is home to WA's only comprehensive cancer centre - the largest cancer treatment centre in the State - and is the State's principal hospital for neurosurgery and liver transplants.

Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) is a > 200 bed secondary hospital offering a range of health services including a maternity and gynaecology unit (a satellite site of Women and Newborn Health Service) that provides obstetric care and gynaecology with low to moderate risk pregnancies, the Geriatric Acute and Rehabilitation Medicine service, and elective surgeries and procedures.

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
• Access to generous salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Employer superannuation contribution - For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/

Conditions of Service: The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement; https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMA award 

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Nathan Burns via NMHS switchboard 08 6457 3333.

To Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants). Emailed applications will not be accepted. 

Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:

1. A cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.
2. A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
3. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel

Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.
Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety.  Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel. 

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Other Conditions: 

• This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
• North Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
• Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm AWST will not be accepted. 

CLOSING DATE: 19 May 2025 at 4:00pm AWST

Attachments:
JDF:  Fellow Radiology - 004978 - MP 1-2 - April 2025 JDF.pdf
WWC:  WWC Applicant Advice 2017.pdf
Guide:  2024 Registrar Application Guide V2_Updated with 2026-27 TDs.pdf

MedCareers Ref 492712 / VCID 963665