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Position Profile: This position provides, maintains and operates Echocardiography Laboratory services for the assessment of patient with known or suspected heart disease inclusive of routine and complex cardiac ultrasound examinations and testing services. The Senior Sonographer is responsible for the provision of the echocardiography service within their area of expertise within the Hospital and works as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This is a Permanent Full Time Appointment.

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Anthony Spencer on 0423 710 758.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online at Senior Sonographer – Kimberley Region, Western Australia, Australia

  • Employment Type: Part-time (14 hours a week, but hours can also be negotiated)
  • Duration: Fixed Term Contract until 15th June 2027
  • Remuneration: Pro rata base salary of $126,711, plus 17% superannuation, leave loading and a market loading comparable to the Medical Radiation Scientists Award.
  • Work rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
  • Location: Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick

About this role

MOCS is a program from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, and the UNSW research team have received funding for a project, “Quantifying fetal hypoxia using placental perfusion to make childbirth safer”. The team, across Medicine and Engineering, aim to develop a fetal monitoring system that could transform labour and delivery. For this Year 1 project, a study will be conducted of women, to gain information about placental perfusion during contractions.

This position will support the recruitment of women participating in ultrasound research studies and perform high-quality fetal ultrasound examinations. Offline computing techniques will be applied by the team to volumes of ultrasound data acquired using the E10; these techniques include a tool to accurately measure fetal organ perfusion.

Key skills and experience required:

  • Current registration as a sonographer or medical practitioner able to undertake ultrasound in Australia and/or relevant work experience.
  • Postgraduate experience in sonography during pregnancy.
  • Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
  • Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to work both independently and constructively in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience searching medical literature, devising novel research questions and initiating independent original research projects.

Full details can be found in the position description.

How to apply:

Please click on THIS LINK to apply through our jobs website. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate cover letter addressing the key skills and experience for the role listed in the Position Description.

Pre-Employment Checks:

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role. Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Enquiries:

Merita O’Connell, Talent Acquisition Partner

E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Sunday 9th August before 11.30pm Sydney time.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

  • Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service and play a key role in delivering exceptional diagnostic imaging care to the community
  • Join a supportive, collaborative, and high-performing Medical Imaging team committed to excellence in patient care
  • Gain exposure to a diverse range of imaging examinations across acute, inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and specialist clinical settings
  • Work with state-of-the-art ultrasound technology within a large and dynamic imaging department
  • Enjoy permanent full-time, and part-time opportunities with excellent work-life balance | Monthly ADOs for full-time roles | Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata) | Generous salary packaging benefits

About the role

Join our Medical Imaging team as a Sonographer supporting the delivery and management of a 24/7 Ultrasound service. As a Grade 4 Sonographer, you will provide expert ultrasound services across multiple imaging sites. In this role, you will support the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred ultrasound service while contributing to the effective operation of the department’s 24/7 service. As a recognised expert practitioner, you will work collaboratively with radiologists and multidisciplinary teams, providing advanced clinical expertise and supporting excellence in diagnostic imaging and patient care.

As a Grade 3 Sonographer, you will be recognised as a competent practitioner in ultrasound, demonstrating strong clinical expertise and the ability to work independently. In this role, you will operate a range of ultrasound equipment contribute to a rotating roster with on-call, overtime and shift requirements, and perform imaging across all Barwon Health sites. The option for Sonographers with a current radiation license who are interested in maintaining skills and contributing to the radiographer roster can also be considered.

Key responsibilities – Grade 4

  • Perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations competently and independently, delivering high-quality imaging within required timeframes and adapting techniques based on clinical needs
  • Independently operate Ultrasound equipment including information systems (RIS/PACS/Firstnet,BOSS, Sonoreview)
  • Participate in roster which includes being available for reasonable overtime and out of hours recall and shift duty
  • Operate all ultrasound systems across Barwon Health
  • Display leadership by example and experience
  • Perform on-going practical supervision and training of students maintain CPD requirements, and actively contribute to ongoing learning and development

Key responsibilities – Grade 3

  • Perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations competently and independently, delivering high-quality imaging within required timeframes and adapting techniques based on clinical needs
  • Independently operate Ultrasound equipment including information systems (RIS/PACS/Firstnet,BOSS, Sonoreview)
  • Operate all ultrasound systems across Barwon Health
  • Work closely with radiologists, contribute to a 24/7 service (including on-call), and recognise when to escalate or seek guidance from senior staff
  • Support training of students and junior staff, maintain CPD requirements, and actively contribute to ongoing learning and development

What we’re looking for

  • Successfully completed a post graduate qualification in ultrasound (e.g. DMU or university graduate diploma)
  • Registered with the Australian Sonographer Association Registry (ASAR)
  • Excellent time management, communication skills, teaching, and professionalism
  • The Grade 3 Sonographer is a competent practitioner in ultrasound participating in the provision of a 24/7 ultrasound service which includes being available for reasonable overtime and out of hours recall
  • The Grade 4 Sonographer must demonstrate competence and expertise across a number of clinical sub specialities of ultrasound as assessed by the Chief Sonographer. They must also demonstrate leadership by example and experience and assist with ongoing education of Sonography students and Grade 3 staff.
  • A Grade 4 sonographer participates in the provision of a 24/7 ultrasound service which includes being available for reasonable overtime and out of hours recall.

Position Description- Grade 4

Position Description- Grade 3

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

  • Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
  • A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Extensive professional development opportunities
  • Attractive salary packaging benefits

– Living expenses capped at $9,010

– Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

  • Satisfactory Police Record Check
  • Immunisation Status Clearance
  • Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Ben Kimber

Email: Benjamin.Kimber@barwonhealth.org.au

Phone: (03) 42153818

Internal applicants:

If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date – early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.