Head Sonographer

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Annual leave with leave loading

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is seeking a Head Sonographer to lead the SA imaging unit, ensuring patient care and clinical excellence. You will manage day-to-day operations and guide staff across planning, coordination and resource management.

You will drive research and education opportunities for staff, promoting knowledge, capability growth and innovation while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Accredited Medical Sonographer registered with ASAR with relevant postgraduate education.
• Senior-level sonography and imaging experience.
• Proven leadership, decision-making and clinical management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Unit and oversee day-to-day operations and resource planning.
• Champion professional excellence and support research and education opportunities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

ASAR Accredited Sonographer

Senior leadership

Clinical management

Education

Postgraduate education

Postgraduate imaging

Job description

Job no: 949661
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide - SA

• SA Medical Imaging - Adelaide
• Salary AHP-4 $123,048 -$133,957 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time
• 10% attraction and retention to base salary

About the role

As Head Sonographer, you will play a pivotal role in leading our Unit and creating an environment where people, patients and clinical excellence come first. You will oversee the efficient day-to-day operation of the Unit, providing thoughtful leadership across the planning, coordination and management of physical and human resources. Working within organisational policies, procedures and professional guidelines, you will support a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, quality and continuous improvement.

You will also champion professional excellence across the Unit, inspiring our sonographers to grow, learn and deliver exceptional standards of care. A key part of your role will be supporting and promoting research and educational opportunities for all professional staff, helping to build knowledge, develop capability and encourage innovation. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sonographer and people leader to make a meaningful contribution to both the team and the wider profession.

About You

We're looking for an experienced and motivated sonography leader who combines strong clinical expertise with confident people leadership, sound judgement and a commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

• Qualified and experienced: Accredited Medical Sonographer registered with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR), with relevant postgraduate education and extensive senior-level sonography and imaging experience.

• An inspiring leader: Demonstrated leadership, decision-making and clinical management skills, with the ability to motivate and support staff, manage competing priorities, resolve conflict and foster a positive team culture.

• A strong communicator and change leader: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation, respond positively to change and lead others through departmental improvements.

• Committed to quality, safety and professional excellence: Experience in accreditation, quality improvement, policy development, performance review and postgraduate education, together with a strong understanding of contemporary management, risk management, Work Health and Safety and relevant public sector requirements.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options , including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Statewide is a confidential partner and does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties.

Job ref: 949661

Enquiries to:

Tony Galanopoulos, Chief Radiographer Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 1st November 2026

Attachments

949661 RD Head Sonographer.pdf