Reference Number:53988:Cardiac Sonographer - Grade 3

Employment Type:On Going Part Time (PT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is rapid becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Cardiac Sonographers to join the Cardiac Investigations Team at Northern Health.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospital and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

This position provides high quality, patient-centred cardiac ultrasound services in accordance with professional standards, legal requirements and Northern Health policies and procedures.





The cardiac Sonographer is accountable for delivering safe, effective and timely cardiac diagnostic services while contributing to a culture of teamwork, continuous quality improvement and excellent patient outcomes.

This role is responsible for:

- Delivering high quality, patient-focused cardiac ultrasound services in line with professional standards.
- Assessing patients and planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate care within scope of practice.
- Managing a complex caseload with limited supervision.
- Maintaining accurate, clear and timely patient documentation.
- Communicating effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Recognising and escalating changes in a patient’s condition to appropriate clinical staff.
- Participating in quality improvement, safety and accreditation activities.
- Supporting Northern Health’s commitment to patient-centred care, cultural safety, child safety and clinical governance.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Bachelor’s degree in medical imaging, applied science, health science or equivalent.
- Post graduate qualification in cardiac sonography.
- Relevant clinical experience in cardiac ultrasound.




- Current Registration with the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR) (required).
- A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication, organisational and clinical assessment skills.
- A current National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Applications close: 5 August 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging & EAP
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us!

Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

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📌 Cardiac Sonographer - Grade 3 (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne