Cardiac Physiologist Sonographer

Cardiac Physiologist – Sonographer

• Location: Footscray and Sunshine Hospitals
• Employment Type: Part Time
• Salary: Health Professionals (Vic Public Health Sector) Single Interest EA 2021–2026, Grade 3

About the role 

Western Health's Cardiac Diagnostic Service is seeking an experienced and passionate Cardiac Physiologist/Sonographer to join our dynamic team. Based across Footscray and Sunshine Hospitals, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality echocardiography services to support inpatient and outpatient care. With the upcoming expansion of services to the New Footscray Hospital, this is an exciting time to make a meaningful impact within a growing and innovative service.

Key responsibilities: 

• Support the delivery of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic services across multiple sites.
• Participate in the after-hours echo on-call roster.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and supervision to junior staff.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives. 

About you: 

• Postgraduate qualification in Cardiac Ultrasound with registration through ASAR.
• Proven expertise and achievement in delivering expert clinical services.
• Highly developed interpersonal, organisational, and time management skills.
• A collaborative approach with a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Ability to mentor and support a high-performing team.
• Advanced clinical knowledge, competency and clinical expertise. 

Position Description

About Western Health 

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.   

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.  

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include 

oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.  

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.  

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. 

Why join us? 

Compensation and benefits 

·         Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. 

·         Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements. 

·         Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. 

Learning and development opportunities 

·         Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. 

·         Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. 

·         Mentorship and career support. 

Community impact and inclusion 

·         Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care. 

·         Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion. 

·         Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. 

Organisational culture and environment 

·         Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. 

·         Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. 

Ready to make an impact? 

If you’re passionate about care, innovation, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. 

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.  

Closing date: Applications close 11:59pm on 29 May 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Chris Jenkins on 03 8395 9525 or Chris.Jenkins@wh.org.au. 

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). 

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. 

About Us

Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support

• Career advancement opportunities

• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing

• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.