Sonographer Grade 3 - Cooma

NSW Health; Cooma; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Sonographer with post-graduate ultrasound qualifications and current ASAR registration to join our Southern NSW Local Health District imaging service. You will perform a full range of ultrasound exams including MSK, obstetrics, and interventional imaging, working within a team and contributing to ongoing professional development.

The role requires collaboration, effective communication, and the ability to adapt protocols to clinical scenarios.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualifications in ultrasound with ASAR registration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to interact with a wide range of people.
• Experience in MSK, obstetrics and interventional imaging.
• Ability to work in a team and participate in department roster including on-call.
• Ability to interpret request information and adapt protocols to clinical scenarios.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and contribution to supervision or development of others.
• Experience applying legislation, regulations, policies and procedures to medical imaging.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team and allocate workloads according to skills and competencies.
• Participate in the department roster including on-call as required.
• Drive/travel as the role requires, including long distances and overnight stays.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical interpretation

CPD ongoing

Driving/travel willingness

Education

Post-graduate ultrasound

ASAR registration

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Interventional imaging

Job description

• Post-graduate qualifications in ultrasound with current Registration with Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) as a Sonographer.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to interact with a wide range of people.
• Ability to provide a full range of general ultrasound exams, including experience in MSK, obstetrics and interventional imaging.
• Ability to work within a team, and allocate workloads according to skills and competencies, and to participate in the department roster including on-call as required.
• Ability to interpret request information, select the optimal protocol and adapt the protocol to a range of clinical scenarios.
• Evidence of ongoing personal CPD, and contribution to supervision or development of others.
• Experience applying legislation, regulations, policies and procedures to medical imaging and the day-to-day operation of an imaging modality to ensure sustainable, on-going service provision.

Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.www.immi.gov.au

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For role related queries or questions contact Ceara Collins on 0456 912 *** or *************@health.nsw.gov.au