Radiographer recruitment

Where radiographer recruitment comes into focus.

Radiographers are the operational backbone of any imaging department — and placing the right one requires understanding not just skills and accreditation, but workflow, culture, and the specific demands of each clinical environment.

At ImagingHQ, we work with imaging practices, hospitals, and diagnostic groups to find and place radiographers across general, theatre, and specialist settings.

We also work with radiographers who are considering their next move — whether that's a step up, a change of setting, or a relocation. We understand AHPRA requirements, the nuances of public versus private practice, and what it takes to match the right radiographer to the right team. Whether you're hiring or exploring, you'll find a trusted advisor here, not just a recruiter.

Who we work with

Our radiographer clients range from large public hospital networks managing complex, multi-modality departments to private imaging groups expanding into new locations, day surgery centres establishing their first imaging capability, and regional providers working hard to attract talent to areas that are genuinely underserved.

For radiographers, we offer something most job boards can't — direct access to roles that aren't advertised, and honest advice about where the market is moving. Whether you're a new graduate looking for the right start, an experienced radiographer ready for a change of environment, or someone weighing up a regional or rural move, we'll give you a straight assessment of what's out there. We don't work at volume. We work with a smaller number of clients and candidates, which means every conversation gets proper attention — and every introduction is made because it makes sense, not because it fills a quota.

FAQs

The questions we're asked most about finding and placing radiographers in Australia.

Why are radiographers so hard to recruit in Australia — and is the shortage getting worse?

Demand for diagnostic imaging continues to grow faster than the radiographer workforce can expand — driven by population ageing, expanded Medicare MRI licensing, the national lung cancer screening programme, and new site investment from both public and private operators. The training pipeline is limited, rural and regional services are chronically understaffed, and experienced radiographers in metro areas are in high demand from multiple competing employers simultaneously. Most of the candidates you want are already employed and not looking. That means effective recruitment requires active market engagement — identifying and approaching the right people directly, not waiting for applications that may never arrive.

We specifically need a CT-trained radiographer, or ideally someone dual-trained across CT and general — how realistic is that?

Dual-trained radiographers — competent across general radiography and CT — are among the most sought-after professionals in the current market, particularly for private practice settings where clinical flexibility is operationally essential. They exist, but they're not abundant, and they're rarely actively job-seeking. For general-plus-CT searches, we work proactively: mapping candidates with the right modality profile, approaching them directly, and being transparent with you about availability in your specific location. If the dual-trained pool in your area is genuinely thin, we'll tell you — and we can discuss whether a strong general radiographer with a clear pathway to CT competency is a viable alternative depending on your site's capacity to support development.

We're struggling to fill a radiographer role in a regional or rural location — what's your approach?

Rural radiographer recruitment is one of the hardest asks in Australian medical imaging, and one of the most common reasons employers come to us after advertising has failed. The candidate pool is metro-concentrated, and most radiographers need active persuasion to consider a regional move — not just a job ad. Our approach combines direct candidate outreach with honest positioning of what the role genuinely offers: clinical variety, scope of practice, lifestyle factors, relocation support, and any applicable DWS or incentive arrangements. We focus on candidates who are genuinely open to regional practice — whether that's a life-stage decision, a lifestyle preference, or a career development opportunity — rather than those who are simply available.

Can you recruit overseas-trained radiographers — and what does the AHPRA and MRPBA registration process involve?

Yes — international recruitment is an important part of addressing domestic supply gaps, particularly for regional locations and specialist modalities. Radiographers in Australia are regulated by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA) under AHPRA. Overseas-trained radiographers must have their qualifications assessed for comparability — typically through ASMIRT for immigration purposes — before applying for MRPBA registration. Depending on the assessment outcome, candidates may be granted general or supervised registration. State-based radiation use licences are also required and vary by jurisdiction. Visa pathways — most commonly a Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa — run in parallel with registration. We coordinate both sides of the process concurrently to avoid the delays that come from running them sequentially.