Cardiac Sonographer

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

ADOs (accrued days off)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is seeking a Cardiac Technologist to provide high quality paediatric echocardiography within the network's units at Randwick and Westmead.

Under the guidance of consultant paediatric cardiologists, you will perform imaging, interpret findings, and contribute to the delivery of expert paediatric cardiac care across sites with flexible work opportunities and industry-leading support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent and accreditation with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry.
• Experience in independent cardiac sonography, preferably paediatric.
• Demonstrated clinical reasoning in imaging procedures and computer use in imaging dept.
• Effective interpersonal skills in multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality paediatric echocardiography within the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.
• Perform paediatric echocardiograms and assist cardiologists in imaging interpretation.
• Contribute to delivery of paediatric cardiac care across Randwick and Westmead sites.

Skills

Echocardiography

Pediatric expertise

Clinical reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science or equivalent

Accreditation with ASAR (Aus Sonography)

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available

Position Classification: Cardiac Technologist Gde 2

Remuneration: 109880.24 - 121581.81 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ686561

Location: Network

Applications Close: Midnight on 27 September 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Dinsmore on [e-mail]

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What You'll Be Doing

To provide high quality cardiac sonography support to one or more cardiac units within the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (Randwick and Westmead), including performing high quality paediatric echocardiograms for a range of cardiac patients. This role works under the direction of the consultant paediatric cardiologists to produce high quality imaging and interpret findings, and is an integral part of the cardiac service.

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• accrued days off (ADOs)
• fitness passport
• employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications and Requirements

• Aresume(maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
• Responses to the questions below:
• Bachelor of Science or equivalent, and accreditation with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (excluding student registration)
• Experience in independent cardiac sonography, preferably including experience in paediatric sonography
• Demonstrated clinical reasoning skills in the performance of imaging procedures and experience in the use of computers in an imaging department
• Effective interpersonal skills within a multidisciplinary environment, communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Good operational and organisational skills in managing echo rooms
• Willingness to work at both sites within the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network - Westmead and Randwick

Child Safe Standards

SchN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary part time vacancies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing a application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN‑EA‑[e-mail]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367