Medical Imaging Level 3 - Trainee Cardiac Sonographer

Description

Employment Type: Full time, temporary 24 months with possibility of extension and or permanency
Classification: Medical Imaging Level 3 (PN 72539)
Salary: $ 122,184 - $ 131,441 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran & North Canberra Hospital, Bruce
Section: Medical Services
Closing Date: 29 October 2026

What can we offer you:

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•	City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live inCanberra.
•	Eligible employees may receive a 2% Attraction and Retention Incentive in accordance with the current Enterprise Agreement and any subsequent approved arrangements.
•	Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
•	Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
•	Flexible working conditions, including access to flex time.
•	Access to Employee Assistance Program.
•	Free onsite parking.
•	Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
•	Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About the Role:

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Take the first step towards a rewarding career in cardiac imaging with one of Australia's leading cardiology services. Based at Canberra Hospital with occasional days at North Canberra Hospital, you'll join a highly skilled team providing care across inpatient and outpatient settings, supported by state-of-the-art cardiac catheterisation and electrophysiology laboratories and modern GE and Philips echocardiography machines. Working alongside experienced Cardiac Sonographers, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of cardiac ultrasound services, including echocardiography, stress echo, advanced imaging and structural heart procedures.

This is a unique opportunity to undertake an accredited Cardiac Sonography training program while earning and learning. Through structured education, clinical supervision and hands-on experience, you'll develop the skills required to perform routine and complex echocardiography studies across a diverse patient population. You'll also contribute to education, research, quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary patient care within a collaborative and innovative environment.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to continuous learning, and a patient-focused approach. This opportunity is ideal for trainees, students part-way through their formal ultrasound studies, or candidates seeking to build their experience in a supportive clinical environment. If you have a strong interest in cardiac care, diagnostic imaging, and thrive in a team environment while demonstrating professionalism and compassion, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of cardiac care across the ACT and surrounding region.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for thePosition Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

•	Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
•	Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
•	Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
•	Current registration issued under theWorking with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011is required.

To Apply:

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Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

Please note:

•	In line with Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry requirements, applicants must be Australian / New Zealand citizens or hold permanent residency in Australia.
•	Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
•	Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on theCHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Luke Krause (02) 5124 2692 or atLuke.Krause@act.gov.au

Job: Allied Health

Salary Range: 122,184.00 - 131,441.00

Contact Name: : Luke Krause

Contact Email: : Luke.Krause@act.gov.au

Closing Date: : 29/Oct/2026, 12:59:00 PM