Sonographer Grade 3 - Cooma

Southern NSW Local Health District; Cooma; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District in Cooma invites applications for a Sonographer to deliver high-quality ultrasound imaging in a rural setting. The role emphasises multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-focused care, with on-call duties as part of the department roster.

Requirements include post-graduate ultrasound qualifications and ASAR registration, strong communication skills, and the ability to perform MSK, obstetric, and interventional exams.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualifications in ultrasound with ASAR registration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; interacts with diverse people.
• Ability to perform general ultrasound exams including MSK, obstetrics and interventional imaging.
• Works well in a team, manages workloads, and participates in rosters including on-call.
• Maintains CPD and contributes to supervision or training of others.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, sustainable diagnostic imaging services in a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver person-focused ultrasound exams across clinical areas.
• Interpret requests, select optimal protocols, and adapt to clinical scenarios.
• Contribute to ongoing service provision and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Clinical interpretation

CPD

Education

Post-graduate ultrasound qualifications

ASAR registration

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

General ultrasound exams

MSK obstetric interventional imaging

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Location: Cooma Position Classification: Radiographer Level 3 Grade 3 Remuneration: $80.19 per hour Hours Per Week: 10.5 Requisition ID: REQ703370 Applications Close: 8 November 2026 Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

About the Service

See the Difference – Join Us as a Sonographer! Are you a skilled Sonographer eager to provide vital diagnostic services that support accurate and timely patient care? At (Site) our Sonographers play a key role in delivering high-quality ultrasound imaging across a range of clinical areas. Join our team and help improve health outcomes in a welcoming rural setting Join us to provide essential diagnostic services that enhance patient care and community health. Support for Working within SNSWLHD Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Salary packaging options Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

What you’ll be doing

The Sonographer provided quality, sustainable diagnostic imaging service by actively participating in the multidisciplinary delivery of person‑focussed services to the patients, clients and clinicians of Southern NSW LHD.

Selection Criteria

• 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.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

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 [e-mail] 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 912 509 or [e-mail]