Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Cardiac Diagnostic Service Manager

• Location: Footscray & Sunshine
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: Grade 4 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The Western Health Cardiology Service is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Cardiac Physiologist specialising in Echocardiography to take on the Chief Cardiac Physiologist role, to manage and lead this progressive Cardiac Diagnostic Service team as it continues to grow. 

Cardiac Services are located across both Footscray and Sunshine Hospitals.  Each site has a Cardiac Care Unit and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories providing a 24/7 acute infarct angioplasty service. The Cardiac Diagnostic Service is primarily based at Sunshine, and supports inpatient and outpatient services and cardiac specialist outpatient clinics. This role will be key in continuing the team and service growth into the purpose-built diagnostic clinic at Footscray Hospital.

The service is seeking a Cardiac Physiologists specialising in Echocardiography with demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, competency and clinical expertise to work as the clinical lead for Echocardiography and leadership experience to support management, and ongoing growth of the team.

Key responsibilities:

The Chief Cardiac Physiologist plays an integral role leading the Cardiac Diagnostic Service team to provide exceptional care to our patients. They will provide oversight in the day to day running of the Cardiac Diagnostic Service, management of the team and the delivery of patient care.

The successful applicant must have sound knowledge and the ability to perform in all technical aspects of echocardiography with skills to support staff and service development.

The applicant will participate in maintaining a high quality of service (in conjunction with a full-time echo educator, electrophysiology lead and electrophysiology educator) and will lead our enthusiastic team of physiologists in the provision of a patient centred high-quality care.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• Post graduate qualifications in Echocardiography
• Demonstrated achievement in provision of expert clinical service
• Highly developed interpersonal, organisation and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to support staff supervision to ensure effective service provision/program delivery and quality care
• Ability to participate in Cardiac Physiologist on call roster

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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.

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 this exciting leadership opportunity and supporting the continued growth of a dynamic team, 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: 11:59pm on 16 July 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Toni Davey on 0478 854 734 or Ben Costello via Benedict.Costello@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 is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

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

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