Specialist Sonographer (600118)
The Team
The Medical Imaging Team within the Department of Health Tasmania is committed to delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging services that support accurate diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. Working collaboratively with radiologists, clinicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the team uses advanced imaging technology to provide safe, efficient, and patient-centred services. Focused on professionalism, quality, and continuous improvement, the team plays a vital role in supporting positive health outcomes for Tasmanians across a range of healthcare settings.
The Role
As a Specialist Sonographer, you will provide a high-quality ultrasound imaging service to patients across a diverse range of clinical settings, including medical imaging, emergency, intensive care, theatres, wards and outpatient services. You will perform a broad range of diagnostic and interventional ultrasound procedures while ensuring safe, patient-centred care and maintaining the highest professional and clinical standards.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will exercise professional judgement and clinical expertise to support accurate diagnosis and positive patient outcomes. You will also contribute to service development initiatives, quality improvement activities and the ongoing advancement of ultrasound services. In addition, you will provide leadership, guidance and support to trainee sonographers, students and less experienced staff while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment
You will need
- Demonstrated experience performing a broad range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations across a variety of clinical settings.
- Strong clinical judgement and the ability to work autonomously in complex and fast-paced environments.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Experience supporting, mentoring or supervising students and developing practitioners.
- A commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and contemporary evidence-based practice.
- A proactive approach to ongoing professional development and staying current with advances in ultrasound practice and technology.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment
Multiple permanent, full time and part time, shift worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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
$117,272 to $126,182 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025
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
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $123,487 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
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.
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry
- Accredited with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry and if also practising as a radiographer, registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
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:
Application Guide:
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
*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to 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: Chief Radiographer
Phone number: 0418 530 061
Email address: lauren.moon@ths.tas.gov.au
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