Paediatric Chief Sonographer - Heart Centre for Children

About this role

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Chief Cardiac Technologist Remuneration : 128898.29 - 142587.86 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)  Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ683617 Location: Network Applications Close: Midnight on 16 August 2026 For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Dinsmore on nicole.dinsmore@health.nsw.gov.au

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network , every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

An exciting leadership opportunity exists for an experienced and highly skilled Chief Paediatric Cardiac Sonographer to join the Heart Centre for Children at The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated sonography team delivering high-quality, family-centred cardiac care across a complex paediatric and congenital heart disease population.

You will play a pivotal role in advancing clinical excellence, education, and service development within one of Australia’s leading paediatric cardiac centres.

What you'll be doing   To provide strategic and operation leadership of the  cardiac sonography service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient and patient-centred diagnostic imaging to support the clinical and service objectives of the  Cardiology Department at Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)   How to Apply:   Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including: • A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

• Responses to the questions below:

• Current accreditation with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR). • Post graduate qualification in diagnostic cardiac ultrasound with extensive experience in paediatric, echocardiography and demonstrated advanced clinical reasoning skills in the performance of complex examinations. • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. • Demonstrated ability to mentor, supervise and support cardiac sonographers and trainees to achieve competency and professional development outcomes. • Proven ability to effectively prioritise and coordinate workloads, including the capacity to delegate tasks appropriately to meet service demands. • Demonstrated experience in service development, including the ability to design, implement and evaluate protocols and procedures relevant to cardiac ultrasound services.

Child Safe Standards:   SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards.  We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.   Additional Information:  SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families. Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified. NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.  This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Where required , overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia. An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Need more information?    1) Click here for the Position Description     2) Find out more about applying for this position   Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au     For technical support please contact 1300 679 367   Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube