Trainee Sonographer

Queensland X-Ray; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland X-Ray seeks a Toowoomba-based Trainee Sonographer for 2027 commencement. The role offers paid, full-time training with rotations across hospital and community imaging settings.

You will be trained by experienced sonographers, with a pathway to on-call duties and potential productivity bonuses after 1 year post-qualification. A Bachelor of Medical Imaging (or equivalent) and one year post-graduation experience are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a health-related bachelor’s degree and eligibility for entry into a post-graduate Ultrasound course.
• At least one year of post-graduation work experience in health/imaging.
• Strong work ethic with self-direction and excellent patient care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through multiple imaging practices to gain broad exposure to patient studies.
• Part of a weekend shift roster at hospital sites as part of the program.
• Post-qualification, join the on-call roster with potential productivity-based bonus eligibility.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor of Medical Imaging (or equivalent)

Eligibility for post-graduate Ultrasound course

Job description

• Medical Imaging-Technical
• Sonographer
• Toowoomba/ Darling Downs
• Full time

30/10/2026

• Positions for 2027 commencement
• Rotations through various imaging practices for best patient studies exposure
• Join an essential services market leader

About Us

Queensland X-Ray's focus on 'Our People Make a Difference’ is reflected in our culture which stems from the 'Core Values’. Led by an experienced team of radiologists and imaging specialists, Queensland X-Ray has over 50 sites state wide.

We are one of the largest and longest-standing medical imaging businesses in Queensland. Our success can be attributed to our unwavering commitment to providing customers with a caring and highly specialised service that is continuously delivered by the most experienced professionals.

Backed by Sonic Healthcare, an ASX listed company, we are able to ensure our technology and equipment are state-of-the-art. You will work with the latest medical imaging equipment, in world-class facilities and with experts in their field.

About The Role

We are seeking a full-time Toowoomba-based Trainee Sonographer to commence in 2027. We invite applications seeking post-graduate ultrasound training.

Your training program will be structured to see you rotate through multiple medical imaging practices - both hospital departments and community-based settings - to allow for the best possible exposure to a wide variety of patient studies. There is also a commitment to a weekend shift roster at our hospital sites.

All roles will be offered on paid, full-time basis for the duration of the 2-year post-graduate coursework, and for a minimum 3-year, full-time commitment post-qualification.

You will be trained by highly skilled, experienced sonographers with an industry reputation for providing an exceptional, fully comprehensive experience across general, obs/gynae, MSK and vascular ultrasound. Upon becoming qualified you will be placed on the on-call roster, and after 1 year of experience post-qualification, you will be eligible to participate in our equitable bonus system based on productivity.

The role requires the successful candidate to hold a Bachelor of Medical Imaging (or equivalent) for entry into the program and have a least one years’ experience post-graduation. A test on general ultrasound knowledge will accompany the interview. Please submit your CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts as soon as possible.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Criteria

• A graduate of a health-related Bachelor’s degree, with eligibility for entry into a suitable post-graduate Ultrasound course and at least one-year of post-graduation work experience.
• Ideally local to the area, or a candidate with the ability to commit to living in the region for at least 5+ years
• An individual with a strong work ethic, who demonstrates a high degree of self-direction as well as excellent patient care and communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work in both an individual and team setting

Queensland X-Ray prides itself on its reputation of high standards, quality and patient care and is seeking candidates demonstrating relevant experience (in medical imaging and/or other relevant health disciplines), previous academic success, and an appropriate work ethic. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to join our excellent team of sonographers, led by our highly skilled and supportive radiologists and to work in an environment based on a culture of continuing education and quality outcomes.