Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $130,663 - $146,130
(including salary $110,873 - $124,173)
Allied Health, Katherine Hospital
Katherine
Several full time vacancies fixed to 06/10/2026 are available
Deliver high-quality, culturally appropriate and effective Medical Imaging services to patients across the Big Rivers Region.
Katherine Hospital is an accredited 40-bed non-specialist medical, diagnostic and treatment facility catering for the medical needs of the population of Katherine and surrounding Big River Region. The hospital is known for its friendly and professional approach to the health and wellbeing of its clients and is accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.
As a
Senior Sonographer/Radiographer
, you will provide advanced diagnostic imaging services across a wide range of modalities, delivering high-quality care to both inpatient and outpatient clients. Your role will include supporting remote health centres across the region and contributing to the continual improvement of the Medical Imaging service.
This is a highly varied and rewarding role, with patients presenting with diverse and complex clinical presentations requiring precision and advanced imaging skills. You will be responsible for prioritising and managing your imaging workload, performing high-level general radiography, CT, and/or advanced ultrasound examinations, and ensuring all procedures meet departmental standards.
To meet the challenges of this complex role, you must hold a relevant qualification eligible for registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia or ASAR registration. You will have demonstrated high-level experience across general radiography, CT, and/or advanced sonographic practice, including areas such as obstetrics/gynaecology, small parts, vascular, musculoskeletal, and interventional imaging. The ability to work independently, including as a sole practitioner, is essential. You must also demonstrate cultural awareness, including knowledge of Aboriginal culture and community structures, and provide care in culturally safe manner.
In return you will receive a competitive remuneration package, including a generous salary, 12% Superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% leave loading, excellent professional development and career progression opportunities and a chance to make a real impact in the community you serve.
The Top End of the Northern Territory offers diverse and exciting medicine, with presentations such as tropical medicine conditions not seen 'down south'. The town of Katherine has a population of approximately 11,000 and services the Big Rivers Region, which has a population of around 22,000 and covers a geographical area larger than Victoria. Most people in the region outside of Katherine reside either in small remote communities, or on cattle stations. There is a large proportion of Indigenous patients, with Katherine town being at the junction of the Jawoyn, Wardaman, and Dagoman groups. Katherine also has a busy tourist season and sees many travellers in the hospital throughout the Dry Season.
The Big Rivers region offers a multitude of outdoor, camping, fishing, four-wheel driving, hiking, and mountain biking activities. It is close to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, Katherine Gorge, and in relatively close proximity to other places such as the Kimberley, Gregory National Park, Mataranka hot springs, the Red Centre, and countless other bush camping sites. While offering these natural wonders, it is also only a 3 hour drive up the fully sealed Stuart highway to the city of Darwin, which provides ample shopping and restaurant opportunities. The town has a young population, also being the service centre for the Tindal Airforce base – there are lots of cafes, playgrounds, a large pool, a library, multiple primary schools, and a two high schools.
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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
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Quote vacancy number:
2628
Closing date:
21/01/2026
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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