Senior Sonographer

An exciting Senior Sonographer opportunity exists to join the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Medical Imaging Department.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 4 Grade 2
Remuneration: $2,985.05 - $3,058.38 per week
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ686998

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

 
Medical Imaging, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital

What you'll be doing
The Senior Sonographer performs complex ultrasound procedures with a high level of competency, ensuring quality patient care, efficient scheduling, and effective training of sonographers and students within a structured quality framework. The position will also provide leadership and supervision across the Ultrasound Department daily operations and ensure comprehensive management of Sonographers, including trainee Sonographers.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Current AHPRA registration to work as a Radiographer, with the MRPB of Australia, current ASAR registration and a valid EPA Radiation Licence.
2. Extensive high level of competency and clinical experience in Ultrasound within a busy hospital environment.
3. Establishment of clinical protocols, manuals, quality assurance and departmental Continuous Quality Improvement activities. Ability to perform complex clinical procedures within specialist modality with a high degree of competency.

4. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and problem solving skills with a strong customer service approach and ability to exercise judgement when managing or escalating complex cases. Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.

 

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For role related queries or questions contact Simon Taggart on *************@health.nsw.gov.au

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are 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.

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Applications Close: 13 September 2026