Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $107,000 - $118,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 14242
Sonographer (Grade 3):
About the role:
This is a Full Time Fixed Term Sonographer (Grade 3) position until 31/12/2026 within the Medical Imaging Department.
As a paediatric sonographer, you will be required to provide a quality imaging service to patients and referrers in the Ultrasound Department and form part of the dynamic ultrasound team. Under the direction of the Lead Sonographer, you will contribute to the ongoing care of paediatric patients in spheres of diagnosis, disease monitoring and treatment. The goal is to optimise and maintain high standards/procedures and to succeed in producing reliable, timely and important results which really make a difference. This role includes performing imaging at a senior level and providing ongoing supervision and mentoring to student and trainees under the guidance of the Lead Clinical Educator Sonographer.
Classification for this position will range from SO58 – SO60 (FTE base salary $107,796 to $118,981.20 per annum, plus superannuation).
What you'll achieve:
Your skills and experience:
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The Department:
Why work with us? In Medical Imaging, every image tells a story, and every story begins with a child at the centre of our work. We are driven by the belief that high quality imaging can transform care; we take a multidisciplinary approach to improving outcomes and creating a world where all kids can thrive.You will be joining an enthusiastic team that collaborates closely and offers unwavering support to one another. Our culture is built in curiosity, courage, inclusion, and kindness. We are committed to continuous growth of each individual, our team, and our department.
You’ll find our workplace is flexible, evolving, creative, and deeply connected to its purpose: high quality patient centred care.
What we offer:
Other requirements:
Application process:
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close 26 January, 2026.