Classification: Medical Imaging Level 2
Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 plus superannuation
Position No: LP7581-02QOQ
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 June 2026
Contact Officer: Claire Buxton on [email protected]
What can we offer you:
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City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
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Flexible working conditions.
To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)
About the Role:
The Trainee Sonographer position within Canberra Health Services is designed to develop skilled and competent ultrasound professionals capable of delivering high-quality, patient-centred diagnostic imaging services. Under the supervision of accredited sonographers, radiologists and the clinical educator, the trainee undertakes a structured clinical training program alongside tertiary study requirements to progressively develop technical, clinical and professional competencies in diagnostic ultrasound.
The trainee contributes to the Medical Imaging Department through participation in supervised ultrasound examinations, patient care, workflow support and adherence to safe imaging practices. The role supports the department’s commitment to diagnostic excellence, continuous learning, multidisciplinary collaboration and sustainable workforce development across Canberra Health Services.
The role may require placement across multiple sites to fulfil training and competency requirements. This is a merit-based selection process. A merit list will be created and may be used for future appointments within Medical Imaging CHS.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
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Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
Note: This is a temporary position available for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
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This is a temporary position available for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
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