Sonographer - Incentives Offered
Make every scan count - advance your career in our brand-new Imaging Department.
Remuneration: $135,396.61 per annum + super + salary packaging + incentives
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Radiographer Lvl 3 Gde 3
Location: Manning Hospital, Taree
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ594195
Applications Close: Sunday, 24th August 2025
Where you'll be working:
Welcome to Taree – a friendly riverside town set along the beautiful Manning River, just two hours north of Newcastle. As the beating heart of the Manning Valley and gateway to the Barrington Coast, Taree blends convenience with lifestyle. Think national parks, uncrowded beaches, and quaint hinterland towns - all at your doorstep. With a relaxed pace and modern amenities, Taree offers the ideal spot to build your career without giving up balance or beauty.
About the opportunity:
Looking for your next step as a Sonographer? Here’s your chance to work in Manning Hospital’s brand-new, purpose-built Imaging Department. You'll join a supportive, down-to-earth team delivering exceptional diagnostic services across a varied and interesting caseload. Whether you’re scanning inpatients, outpatients, or emergency presentations, every day offers a new chance to make a difference.
Our modern facility is designed to help you do your best work - equipped with the latest technology and supported by a collaborative, professional team. You’ll be welcomed with a structured orientation program, daily guidance from experienced colleagues, and opportunities for ongoing learning and development.
Need to regain your radiation licence accreditation? We’ve got your back - with financial support and protected roster time to help you get re-certified.
What we're looking for:
We want a driven and compassionate Sonographer who’s focused on patient care and clinical excellence. You’ll be a team player with great communication skills and a collaborative spirit. You thrive in dynamic environments and love using your knowledge and problem-solving ability to deliver high-quality, accurate imaging.
Whether you're an ASAR-accredited Sonographer or dual-qualified as a Radiographer/Sonographer, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re looking for purpose, balance, and lifestyle—this is the move you’ve been waiting for.
Requirements:
- Post graduate qualification in Medical Sonography and registration with the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR).
- Participate in the Rosters, overtime and on-call duties as required by the site, and which may change from time to time.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional information:
- * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part-time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
- Demonstrated experience in ultrasound including but not limited to abdominal, pelvic, small parts, obstetric, vascular and paediatric sonography.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal communication skills applied to a patient environment, as well as proven effective report writing skills.
- Demonstrated application of professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Gary Denham on Gary.Denham@health.nsw.gov.au
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: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: 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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