Cardiac Scientist Senior

Cardiac Scientist Senior (Echosonographer), Queensland Health Part time, Full time, Contract, Casual/Temporary Ready to step into a senior echo role where your expertise drives the future of cardiac care in Central Queensland? Join Rockhampton Hospital’s Cardiac Investigations Unit as a Senior Cardiac Scientist (Echosonographer) in a flexible full‑time or part‑time contract until 2027. In a rapidly expanding service, soon to include a new Cardiac Cath Lab, you’ll lead complex echo diagnostics, manage a senior clinical portfolio, support research and QI, and practice with genuine independence across inpatient, outpatient and emerging outreach services. With PD support, leadership pathways, regional travel opportunities, onsite perks and the Sonographer Development Allowance, this role offers real scope to grow your capability and shape a modern cardiac service. Elevate your practice. Lead innovation. Make your mark in advanced cardiac diagnostics with CQ Health About us: The Cardiac Investigations Unit offers a range of cardiac diagnostic services including echocardiography, exercise and dobutamine stress echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography, exercise stress testing, tilt table testing, and ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring. Expansion to Cardiac Services will see a Cardiac Catheterisation Lab (CCL) commence in 2026 with Cardiac Physiologist‑led haemodynamic monitoring. About the role: The Cardiac Scientist Senior (Echocardiographer) delivers high‑level cardiac diagnostic testing to a varied nature to inpatients and outpatients of the Rockhampton Hospital within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS). This position requires a high level of independence and represents Cardiac Investigations Unit on relevant committees or portfolio(s). The Cardiac Scientist Senior (Echocardiographer) acts as a resource person by leading quality improvement, research, and service development of clinical areas consistent with CQHHS and Queensland Health State‑wide initiatives and strategic directions. About you: The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree in science/applied science (or equivalent qualification) with a strong component of human anatomy and physiology. Relevant additional or evidence of considerable professional development in areas of cardiac diagnostic services (i.e. Echocardiography, Cardiac Catheter Lab, Pacing, Electrophysiology). Where Echocardiography is the applicant's sub‑specialty, the successful applicant must provide evidence of the completion or current enrolment in the QUT Graduate Diploma of Medical Ultrasound (Cardiac). Where Echocardiography is the applicant's sub‑specialty, registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Sonography Accreditation Registry (ASAR). Registration or membership with appropriate registration authorities or associations (i.e. Australian Council for Clinical Physiologists). What we offer: Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 is comprised of: An hourly rate between $64.64 – $69.55 p.h. 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 17.5% leave loading Additional Benefits: Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety Generous Salary Sacrificing Options Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounted Private Health Insurance Fitness Passport Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements: It is a condition of employment for this role that the employee be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine‑preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description. How to apply: To apply, please submit the following: Your current CV or resume, including referees. A cover letter (1–2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description. Any additional forms/evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description. For assistance: Contact ***************@health.qld.gov.au and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5L . Applications close: Sunday, 4 January 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr