The Team:

The Trainee Sonographer position is part of the Department of Medical Imaging (DMI) at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH), the state’s major clinical teaching and research centre. The team provides comprehensive medical imaging services to Southern Tasmania and statewide in some specialties. Within DMI, the Ultrasound Section performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for all referring medical specialties, supporting patient care across diverse clinical areas.

This team works collaboratively with other imaging modalities and partners closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions to maintain high standards of education, research, and clinical practice. Their focus is on delivering excellence in healthcare, improving outcomes for patients, and fostering a supportive environment for professional development. The culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and innovation in diagnostic imaging to serve the Tasmanian community effectively

The Role:

The Trainee Sonographer will:

• Be trained in ultrasound in order to provide an effective and efficient ultrasound service for the inpatients and outpatients of the Medical Imaging Department at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH).
• Perform ultrasound examinations under the supervision of the Senior Specialist Sonographer and the Tutor Sonographer, in accordance with organisational policies and professional codes of conduct.

You will need to:

• Undertake, ideally within a two (2) year period, an Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) accredited postgraduate ultrasound course.
• Perform, under supervision, ultrasound examinations and interventional procedures associated with general, paediatric, obstetric, gynaecological, musculoskeletal, emergency and vascular examinations for patients referred to the Medical Imaging Department.
• Ensure all clerical aspects of a patient examination are completed accurately and in a timely fashion, including entry on the patient information management system, scanning of worksheet and checking of images on PACS.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time, shift worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 15 December 2025 until 15 December 2027.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Allowances: 

• A market allowance of 20% of the base salary is applicable to this role.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Eligible for enrolment for training in diagnostic ultrasound with an accredited university and either hold or be eligible to attain current status of “Accredited Student Sonographer” (ASS) with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Completion of a tertiary qualification relevant to the specialist discipline of Ultrasound

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

• Trainee Sonographer HP1-2 (WORD)

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role 

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Lauren Moon
Position: Acting Chief Radiographer
Phone number: (03) 6166 8363
Email address: lauren.moon@ths.tas.gov.au

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