Sonographer (Grade 3), Medical Imaging
Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Other Professionals - Medical Imaging
Req Id - 5565
- Enjoy a role that maximises your potential and enables you to achieve your own ambitions
- Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
- Exposure to a wide variety of imaging examinations across a large range of hospital inpatient and outpatient scenarios
- Opportunity to work with the latest imaging technology in a large and dynamic imaging department
- Fantastic permanent full-time opportunity— where career meets coastal lifestyle with generous leave and salary packaging benefits
About the role
The Sonographer supports the delivery and management of a 24/7 medical imaging service across all departmental sites. 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 and information systems (including RIS/PACS, FirstNet and BOSS), contribute to a rotating roster with on-call, overtime and shift requirements, and perform imaging across all Barwon Health sites.
Key responsibilities
- Perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations competently and independently, delivering high-quality imaging within required timeframes and adapting techniques based on clinical needs.
- Ensure accurate patient identification, provide safe and high-quality care, and adhere to all relevant clinical standards, policies, and procedures.
- 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 and professionalism
- The Grade 3 Sonographer is a competent practitioner in ultrasound.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
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Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
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A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Extensive professional development opportunities
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Attractive salary packaging benefits
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Living expenses capped at $9,010
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Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
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:
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Satisfactory Police Record Check
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Immunisation Status Clearance
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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: Lauren McAuley
Email: lauren.mcauley@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 0249
Application closing date: 20 April, 2026
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 cage 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.