Senior Sonographer
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Location: Nepean Hospital
Hours Per Week: 17.5
Requisition ID: REQ671660
Applications Close: 13/08/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Cardiac Technologist Grade 2: $55.41 - $61.31 per hour
Radiographer Level 3 Grade 3: $80.18 per hour
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
Join our team within Perinatal Ultrasound at Nepean Hospital, a tertiary level referral centre for obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound, and play a vital role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services within a specialised clinical environment.
As a Senior Sonographer, you will perform obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound examinations in accordance with current guidelines. This role will involve appropriate interaction with patients, relatives and other members of staff. You will also contribute to the development of future practitioners through the teaching of students and participate in research projects within the department.
If you are passionate about excellence in ultrasound practice, education and research, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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What you will bring to the role
- Possess the following qualifications and registrations: Cardiac technologist: Recognised sonography qualification and current registration with ASAR. Radiographer: 1. A Degree in Medical Radiation Science in Diagnostic Radiography and a recognised sonography qualification 2. Registration with AHPRA as a Medical Radiation Practitioner. 3. I14 Radiation Licence from NSW EPA. 4. Registration with ASAR
- Demonstrated knowledge and clinical experience in obstetric ultrasound across a range of examinations.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and a high level of communication, written and inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums including the ability to effectively engage with a multidisciplinary team at all levels of the organisation. Interpersonal, conflict resolution, negotiation and influencing skills and be able to lead change.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, instruct and trainee sonographers and medical staff.
- Demonstrated well-developed problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated commitment to personal Continual Professional Development
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Narelle Kennedy on Narelle.Kennedy@health.nsw.gov.au
