Sonographer - Section Manager Ultrasound
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Job Summary
Lead a supportive ultrasound team in Tamworth - deliver patient-centred care grow professionally and enjoy life in a vibrant regional hub
Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Position Classification:Radiographer Level 4 Grade 2
Remuneration:$144005.03 - $147542.21 per annum superannuation salary packaging
Hours Per Week:35
Requisition ID:REQ602524
Applications Close:Sunday 28th September 2025
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) enjoy a career where youre challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADOs each month (for full time employees)
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About the role:
Supported by an Ultrasound team of 7 staff you will provide leadership and management to the Ultrasound section. Your focus will be on delivering patient-centred imaging services to patients and carers from the Tamworth region ensuring optimal health outcomes.
You will act as the liaison between clinical teams Radiologists Imaging Department staff and other section managers. The role currently operates on a 5-day roster from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm with on-call duties after hours and on weekends. Future planning includes transition to a 7-day roster to better serve the community.
Tamworth Medical Imaging provides a supportive environment with clinical staff including Radiographers Sonographers Nurses Radiologists and administration staff who offer mentoring education and training to help you succeed in this role.
Where youll be working:
Tamworth is the central hub of the New England Northwest with a population just under 60000. Known as the country music and equine capital of Australia the city offers a rich cultural heritage alongside a thriving agricultural community producing lamb wool beef and a variety of pastures. Enjoy a temperate climate with four distinct seasons while living and working in a supportive regional environment.
You will be joining a well-established imaging department comprising 23 Radiographers Sonographers Nurses Radiologists and administrative staff who work collaboratively to deliver exceptional health services to the local community. The team environment is supportive with ongoing opportunities for professional development and multidisciplinary collaboration.
About you:
The successful candidate will be a motivated and hardworking professional who excels in a fast-paced clinical environment. You should demonstrate strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team of clinical staff along with excellent communication abilities to effectively liaise with multidisciplinary teams including Radiologists clinicians and administrative personnel. You will have the ability to work autonomously while maintaining a collaborative and supportive team culture and a patient-focused approach ensuring compassionate care to individuals and families. Flexibility and resilience to manage on-call duties and adapt to evolving roster demands are essential.
You will be passionate about fostering a positive workplace where mentoring education and ongoing professional growth are valued. If you are a motivated leader passionate about patient-centred imaging and eager to make a difference in a regional community we encourage you to apply.
Requirements:
- Recognised Tertiary qualification in Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) or equivalent.
- Eligible for registration with Australian Health Professionals Registration Authority (AHPRA) as a Diagnostic Radiographer
- Current NSW EPA Radiation licence.
- Registered and eligible to remain on the Australian Sonography Accreditation Registry (ASAR) with post graduate qualifications in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
- Minimum of 5 years post accreditation experience in Ultrasound.
- Willingness and ability to participate in the rosters overtime and on-call duties as required by the site and which may change from time to time
- Current unrestricted drivers license and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances.
Additional Information:
- 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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024015: 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.
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