Senior Sonographer

NSW Health; Cowra Shire Council; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Cowra seeks a Senior Sonographer to oversee clinical operations for a new ultrasound unit. This full-time position involves ensuring high standards in imaging services, and candidates should ideally hold dual registration in radiography. The role is pivotal as the new Cowra Hospital opens, enhancing health care for the community.

Qualifications

• Preferably dual registered radiographers to manage clinical operations.
• Ability to ensure high standards in ultrasound examinations.
• Experience with XR/CT duties is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical and administrative operations of the ultrasound service.
• Perform high standard examinations in the Medical Imaging Department.
• Participate in establishing new ultrasound services.

Skills

Dual registration in radiography

Experience in ultrasound

Clinical operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Radiography

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job Share may be available) | Position Classification: Radiographer Level 4 | Remuneration: $135,396.61 pa / $74.14 ph – $147,542.21 pa / $80.79 ph (+superannuation + salary packaging options) | Location: Cowra, NSW – Find out more | Hours Per Week: Up to 35 | Applications Close: 22 October 2025 – 11:59pm

Senior Sonographer
Cowra Health Service

About the role

An exciting opportunity has opened for a fulltime Senior Sonographer to grow the Medical Imaging team as we move into a new, state of the art hospital in Cowra. The position will be pivotal in implementing this crucial new Ultrasound service from its first days of operation.

The Senior Sonographer will manage the clinical and administrative operations of the new ultrasound unit within the Medical Imaging Department (MID) and ensure examinations are performed at a high standard consistent with current established practices district-wide.

Preferably applicants will be dual registered radiographers that can participate in XR/CT duties as required in this small imaging team.

With the $110.2 million Cowra Hospital Redevelopment Project now in its final stages, the new hospital will deliver modern, purpose-built facilities to meet the health needs of Cowra and surrounding communities, both now and into the future.

Learn more about the redevelopment: https://www.nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/health-infrastructure-projects/cowra-hospital-redevelopment

The new hospital will include

• An Emergency Department.
• A Medical Imaging Department with a CT scanner and Ultrasound.
• A Peri-operative service for various surgical procedures.
• A Maternity Unit with a dedicated nursery.
• Ambulatory Care for outpatients.
• A general medical and surgical inpatient ward.
• A Renal Dialysis Unit for outpatient treatment.
• An Oncology Unit for chemotherapy treatments.
• Community Health and Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol services.
• An Oral Health Clinic.

The MID at Cowra Health Service is a small and friendly team with 2 Radiographers and an Administration Officer. We provide routine and emergency services to hospital inpatients as well as outpatients of Cowra and surrounding communities. We currently provide general x-ray, OPG imaging and fluoroscopy in theatre at Cowra and a twice-weekly x-ray service to the smaller communities of Canowindra, Grenfell and Blayney.

Our MID is part of the Western NSW LHD-wide medical imaging business unit (MIBU), which allows for effective streamlining and sharing of resources. The MIBU deploys a central radiology information system (RIS), picture archiving and communication system (PACS) and transcription system across the district.

Sponsorship opportunities are not available for this position.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role

· Click ‘Apply’

· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

· Upload your current resume

· Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Victoria Young, Chief Radiographer on [phone] or at [e-mail] for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian.
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD