Sonographer

Job summary

Perform a broad range of sonographic examinations while ensuring patient safety, comfort, accurate documentation, and timely care for inpatients and outpatients. Participate in after-hours and on-call coverage, support the training of developing sonographers, and collaborate with clinical teams, referrers, and radiologists.

Job details

Employment Type: Temporary Full - Time (until 07 February 2027) (Job Share Considered) Position Classification: Radiographer – Level 3 Grade 3 Remuneration: $146,444.90 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours Per Week: up to 35 Requisition ID: REQ696668 Location: Griffith Base Hospital Are you a talented Sonographer looking to make a significant impact within regional communities? About The Role We are looking for an experienced Sonographer to join us at Griffith Base Hospital to provide a high-quality medical imaging service to MLHD patients to support the provision of optimal patient health outcomes. As a Sonographer, You Will Be Responsible For Performing a wide range of medical imaging and sonographic examinations, including obstetrics, gynaecology, vascular, MSK, paediatrics and interventional procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout Providing and managing a safe environment for all patients, staff and the public, including participation in the 24/7 roster and on-call arrangements to provide after-hours cover where required Prioritising and managing workload effectively across competing demands for both inpatients and outpatients to ensure timely and appropriate care delivery Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of patient details and examination information in line with RIS/PACS business rules and reporting requirements Supporting the training, supervision and assessment of undergraduate and new graduate sonographers while collaborating effectively with the multidisciplinary team, external referrers and reporting radiologists Maintaining current ASAR accreditation and engaging in ongoing professional development to ensure practice remains consistent with contemporary sonographic standards and NSW Health policy What MLHD Offer At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference. Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities. Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy. Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing. Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities. Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health. Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities. Our Ideal Candidate Will Hold current ASAR accreditation Demonstrate experience performing a wide range of independent sonographic examinations including obstetrics, gynaecology, vascular, MSK, paediatrics and interventional procedures Hold a current NSW Class C Driver's Licence and is willing to travel to peripheral hospitals and participate in on-call and after-hours rosters as required More Information Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Timetaake Baiteke – the Radiology Manager, Griffith on Timetaake.Baiteke@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat. Applications close: 23 October 2026 MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements is outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

What you’ll do

Perform a broad range of sonographic examinations while ensuring patient safety, comfort, accurate documentation, and timely care for inpatients and outpatients. Participate in after-hours and on-call coverage, support the training of developing sonographers, and collaborate with clinical teams, referrers, and radiologists.

Requirements

Applicants must hold current ASAR accreditation and have experience independently performing a broad range of sonographic examinations, including obstetric, gynaecological, vascular, musculoskeletal, paediatric, and interventional procedures. A current NSW Class C driver's licence is required, along with willingness to travel to peripheral hospitals and participate in on-call and after-hours rosters.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Novated Car Leasing
• Professional Development
• Health And Wellbeing Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Working Arrangements

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Packaging · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sonography
• Obstetric Imaging
• Gynaecological Imaging
• Vascular Imaging
• Musculoskeletal Imaging
• Paediatric Imaging
• Interventional Procedures
• Patient Safety
• Workload Prioritisation
• Patient Documentation
• RIS/PACS
• Training And Supervision
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• ASAR Accreditation
• Professional Development
• On-Call Coverage

Job areas

• Healthcare

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