Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA Medical Imaging
- AHP4 $123,048 to $133,957 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park
- Full Time, Temporary 12 Month Role
About the role
As Head Sonographer, you will play a key leadership role in delivering a high-quality, patient-centred ultrasound service across Flinders Medical Centre. Working with a high level of professional autonomy, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Ultrasound Unit, establish professional and procedural standards, and ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with best practice.
You will lead and support a team of Sonographers while managing complex clinical workloads, resource planning and service delivery. This role also provides opportunities to contribute to research and clinical audit activities, support quality improvement initiatives, and develop the next generation of healthcare professionals through training, mentoring and education. Your expertise will help shape a culture of excellence while supporting outstanding imaging outcomes for patients and clinicians.
About You
You are an experienced and accredited Sonographer who combines advanced clinical expertise with strong leadership skills. Passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, you thrive in a complex healthcare environment and enjoy leading teams, driving service improvement and supporting the development of others.
- Postgraduate Ultrasound qualification with ASAR and AHPRA registration
- Lead teams, manage change and foster a positive workplace culture
- Extensive experience in senior ultrasound and medical imaging leadership
- Deliver quality, safety and service improvement in a complex health setting
About us
Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.
What we offer
- Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
- Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
- Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Diversity and inclusion:
Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Information:
- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref: 941285
Enquiries to:
Rob Whiteman, Chief Radiographer
Phone: 82044410
E-mail: [email protected]
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 26th June 2026
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