Sonographer

UnitingCare Hospital; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible work arrangements

12 weeks paid parental leave

Employee discounts & wellbeing program

Job summary

The Wesley Breast Clinic at The Wesley Hospital is seeking a Breast Sonographer to deliver high-quality breast ultrasound imaging within a compassionate, multidisciplinary team in Brisbane. You’ll work to standard protocols, support patient comfort, and collaborate with radiologists and breast clinicians.

Ideal candidates are registered radiographers/sonographers with Australian working rights and AHPRA, with optional dual qualifications in mammography.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA to practice in Australia.
• Qualified in radiography/sonography with mammography exposure.
• Desirable dual qualifications in sonography/mammography.

Responsibilities

• Provide breast ultrasound service as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct procedures with empathy and consistency to clinic protocols.
• Maintain equipment and report malfunctions to Imaging Manager.
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, imaging and clerical staff.

Skills

Breast ultrasound

Australian Working rights

AHPRA Registration

ASAR (Sonographers)

Vaccinations readiness

Education

Radiography / Medical Imaging / Mammography / Sonography Bachelor/Graduate Diploma

Dual Qualification in Sonography & Mammography (desirable)

Radiation Use licence (_desirable)

Job description

Breast Sonographer | The Wesley Hospital Breast Clinic

Employment Term: Opportunities for Permanent Full Time and Part time, and 12 month fixed term contracts.

Location: Auchenflower, just 5 mins from Toowong Shopping Village and 10 mins from Brisbane City.

Remuneration: $52.49p/hr - $74.15 p/hr + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances.

Applications Close: 3rd December 2026.

About the Role

At The Wesley Breast Clinic, we're not just skilled professionals; we're the compassionate guides who navigate the intricate pathways of breast health. As we embark on our exciting journey of transformation, we invite you to join our growth story. Our mission? To provide exceptional care, provide personalised services, and be that special beacon of strength for those facing uncertainty.

An integral part of our team, as a Breast Sonographer, you'll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.

Responsibilities

• To provide an excellent breast ultrasound service to women as a member of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses and imaging staff.
• To work empathetically with patients in routine daily procedures on a continuing basis.
• Competent performance of breast ultrasound examinations.
• Examinations are to be completed to a standard consistent with the Wesley Breast Clinic protocols and to the satisfaction of the reporting radiologist and breast clinician.
• Competency in performing mammography is desirable.
• Correlation of mammographic findings with their position in the breast for ultrasound examination.
• Adherence to procedures and documentation provided for each examination.
• Care and maintenance of ultrasound equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the Imaging Manager.
• Work as part of a cohesive team with doctors, nurses, imaging and clerical staff.

Qualifications

• Australian Working rights
• Have an AHPRA Registration
• Registered with ASAR (Sonographers)
• Relevant qualifications in Radiography / Medical Imaging / Mammography / Sonography (Bachelor or Graduate Diploma).
• If you have a Dual Qualification in Sonography and Mammography desirable though not required
• Possession of a "Radiation Use" licence from Radiation Health Queensland is desirable.
• Breast ultrasound skills are desirable but not essential
• Are passionate about patient care and quality.
• Love being part of a close-knit team.
• Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements.

Benefits & Perks

• NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.

Child Safe and Inclusive Policies

Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme.

Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Culture & Values

The second-largest Queensland employer, we're a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years.

Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

We're on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness.

We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example.