Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role
The Trainee Sonographer will:
- Be trained in ultrasound in order to provide an effective and efficient ultrasound service for the inpatients and outpatients of the Medical Imaging Department at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH).
- Perform ultrasound examinations under the supervision of the Senior Specialist Sonographer and the Tutor Sonographer, in accordance with organisational policies and professional codes of conduct.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term full time, day worker (with on call) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 26 January 2027.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification:
Salary $73,834 - $111,364 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
*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 vacancies.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
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Eligible for enrolment for training in diagnostic ultrasound with an accredited university and either hold or be eligible to attain current status of “Accredited Student Sonographer” (ASS) with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Completion of a tertiary qualification relevant to the specialist discipline of Ultrasound
Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Statement of Duties and any associated documents
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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 specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.
Please Note
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Contact Person
Name: Matt Limbrick
Position: Operational Manager - Medical Imaging Services (Chief Radiographer)
Phone number: (03) 6777 6081
Email address: mathew.limbrick@ths.tas.gov.au
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.