Sonographer (Grade 4), Surgical and Critical Care

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time

Job Category - Other Professionals - Medical Imaging

Req Id - 7181 

 

 

  • Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
  • Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
  • Enjoy work-life balance with this permanent full-time role | 80 hours per fortnight | ADOs | five weeks leave (pro-rata) & salary packaging 

 

 About the role

Join our Medical Imaging team as a Grade 4 Sonographer, where 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 imaging services. 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. 

 

Key responsibilities 

  • Independently operate all diagnostic imaging equipment including information systems (RIS/PACS/Firstnet,BOSS)
  • 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
  • Assist with on-going practical supervision and training of students.

 

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 4 Sonographer must demonstrate competence and expertise across a number of areas of ultrasound
  • 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

 

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

 

  • 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 

 

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: Lauren McAuley
Email:
lauren.mcauley@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 42150249

 

Application closing date: 13, 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.