More than just an ultrasound training position, this is a unique opportunity for someone seeking adventure, accelerated professional growth, and the chance to make a genuine difference to healthcare outcomes in some of Australia's most remote communities.

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Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full time
Occupational group Health - Health Service Support
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/TC693142
Closing date 20-Oct-2026
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Salary Other
Job duration Temp Full-Time for 2 years (possible extension)
Contact person Steve Wallin
Contact details 0438 117 225
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Trainee Sonographer | Thursday Island

Ready to take the next step in your medical imaging career and train in Ultrasound?

Join an exceptional team in one of Australia's most unique and breathtaking locations.

Thursday Island Medical Imaging is seeking a Radiographer with current CT experience and a passion for learning Ultrasound to join our department as a HP3 Trainee Sonographer.

About the opportunity

This is a full-time, two-year training opportunity, offering the chance to complete your Graduate Diploma in Medical Sonography while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive remote hospital environment.

The workload on Thursday Island is diverse, challenging, and highly rewarding, encompassing the full spectrum of primary care, emergency presentations, inpatient services, and complex remote healthcare. This breadth of clinical exposure provides an outstanding foundation for developing advanced sonography skills.

You will be supported by highly experienced senior sonographers and clinicians who are committed to mentoring and guiding you throughout your training journey. In addition, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service partners with the Rural and Remote Sonography Program, providing opportunities for tertiary hospital placements in Brisbane to complement and strengthen your local clinical training experience.





While the department operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, participation in an after-hours CT and Radiography on-call roster will be required.

If you're looking for a career-defining opportunity to become a sonographer while living and working in a truly remarkable part of Australia, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, contact Steve Wallin on 0438 117 225 today!

Professional and personal motivators!

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

What you'll get

- Base salary of $80,015 - $116,189 p.a
- Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Accommodation and relocation assistance
- Generous rural and remote incentives
- Professional development funding.

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Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

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