About us
The Cardiac Investigations Unit offers a range of cardiac diagnostic services including echocardiography, exercise and dobutamine stress echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography, exercise stress testing, tilt table testing, and ambulatory electrocardiogram and blood pressure monitoring. Expansion to Cardiac Services will see a Cardiac Catheterisation Lab commence in 2026 with Cardiac Physiologist led haemodynamic monitoring. The unit is part of Allied Health as well as Cardiac Services and is a multidisciplinary team comprising of Cardiologists, Cardiac Physiologists, Nursing and Administration.
About the role
Deliver high level cardiac investigations in one or more diagnostic cardiac modalities, including (but not limited to) Echocardiography, Pacing, Cath Lab, stress testing, dependent on applicants' qualifications and/or extensive experience within the Cardiac Investigations Unit.
Facilitate department Senior portfolios including (but not limited to) Clinical Education and Quality Improvement.
Facilitate and support research, quality improvement and similar projects related to education, training and workforce development to support best practice, clinical governance and maintenance of professional standards and the provision of safe, effective, patient and family focused care.
Participate in travel across the Hospital and Health Services as required.
About you
The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree in science/applied science (or equivalent qualification) with a strong component of human anatomy and physiology.
Relevant additional or evidence of considerable professional development in areas of cardiac diagnostic services (i.e. Echocardiography, Cardiac Catheter Lab, Pacing, Electrophysiology).
While not mandatory, Registration or membership with appropriate registration authorities or associations (i.e. Australian Council for Clinical Physiologists) is highly desirable.
Where Echocardiography is the applicant's sub-specialty, the successful applicant must provide evidence of the completion or current enrolment in the QUT Graduate Diploma of Medical Ultrasound.
Where Echocardiography is the applicant's sub-specialty, registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Sonography Accreditation Registry.
What we offer
Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
Ongoing Career development and Education Opportunities
Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the following:
Your current CV or resume, including referees.
A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance
Contact
Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5I
Applications close: Sunday, 12 October 2025
Rockhampton
Further information
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📌 Cardiac Scientist - Senior (Echosonographer)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton