Overview
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. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries. RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards and staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
This is a Part Time ongoing Sonographer position at 0.7FTE (56 hours per fortnight) within the Medical Imaging Department. As a paediatric sonographer, you will provide a quality imaging service to patients and referrers in the Ultrasound Department as part of the dynamic ultrasound team under the direction of the Lead Sonographer.
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 imaging services, including staff recruitment, training, and performance management in accordance with RCH policies and 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
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 offers opportunities to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and close to Melbourne city. We provide discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program. The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and influenza annually for Category A and B roles, unless you have a medical exception. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement. It is a requirement to comply with any direction to be vaccinated against or prove immunity to other diseases, unless you have a relevant exemption.
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button.
Applications close: 23 September 2025
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