Sonographer

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. 

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

Sonographer (Grade 3):

• Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Friendly and supportive team environment

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:

• Deliver excellent evidence-based practice in Medical Imaging procedures and interventions for all patients attending the RCH
• Provide efficient and high quality of imaging services, including but not limited to staff recruitment, training, and performance management in accordance with RCH policies and any relevant external professional bodies
• Model a commitment to continuing professional development and support junior staff in developing and accomplishing professional goals and objectives
• Provide leadership in clinical, daily workflow, and administrative duties, managing a complex and varied clinical caseload
  
  

Your skills and experience:

• Post Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in Sonography with suitable undergraduate Degree
• Accreditation with the ASAR
• Demonstrated skills and experience in Sonography
• Previous paediatric experience is preferred, but not essential

If this sounds like you, please click here to view the position description.

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:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Parkville location and close to public transport

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

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.