Medical Imaging MRI coordinator

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 4

Remuneration: 78183.85 - 79973.57 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ687991

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 7 September 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Kristine Prelog on kristina.prelog@health.nsw.gov.au

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What You'll Be Doing

The MRI Coordinator provides specialised administrative coordination for MRI referrals, waitlists and appointments within Medical Imaging at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. The role supports safe, timely and efficient access to MRI services by coordinating booking requirements with radiologists, referring clinical teams, anaesthetic staff, MRI technical staff, other hospital services and patients' families.

The position maintains accurate referral and waiting-list information, confirms that required documentation is available, coordinates examinations requiring general anaesthesia or related procedures, and manages booking changes and enquiries professionally. The role requires a sound working knowledge of MRI procedures, booking requirements and relevant clinical information systems.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How To Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experienceResponses to the questions below:Demonstrated experience and sound knowledge of MRI and/or CT examinations, medical terminology, booking requirements and patient preparation.Demonstrated ability to coordinate referrals, waitlists and appointments with clinicians, technical staff, anaesthetic services and other hospital departments.Strong customer-service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with children, families, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.Demonstrated organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, respond to cancellations and maintain service continuity.High-level attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate patient, referral, appointment and waiting-list information.Demonstrated initiative, sound judgement and problem-solving skills, including the ability to recognise issues requiring clinical or management escalation.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of an administrative and multidisciplinary team.Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and knowledge of or capacity to learn relevant clinical and patient administration systems such as PowerChart and radiology information systems.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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