Cardiac Physiologist

Echocardiography Educator (Cardiac Physiologist) Employment Type: Permanent, Part-Time (24 hours/week) Salary: Grade 4 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Location: Footscray & Sunshine Hospitals About The Role The Western Health Cardiac Diagnostic Service is seeking a highly experienced CardiacSonographer with proven expertise and specialist knowledge in echocardiography to join the educator team. The department is continuing rapid expansion of staffing to support increasing service volume, and the upcoming expansion into the New Footscray Hospital. Cardiac Services at Western Health are located across both Footscray and Sunshine Hospitals. The Cardiac Diagnostic Service’s echo team support inpatient and outpatient transthoracic, stress and transoesophageal echo. We provide outpatient echo services at Sunshine, with plans to expand outpatient service to Footscray Hospital. The Cardiac Diagnostic service also runs non-invasive Holter and Blood pressure monitoring services, and in person and remote clinics for Cardiac Implanted Electronic Devices (CIED). Each site has a Cardiac Care Unit and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories providing a 24/7 acute infarct angioplasty service, with Physiologists providing support to these areas. Key Responsibilities The successful applicant will work in conjunction with the existing team of educators in the echo and cardiac rhythm specialties. They will be a mentor and resource for other staff and students and will contribute to the development of the department’s educational portfolio. About You Post graduate qualification/s in Cardiac Ultrasound (DMU/QUT or equivalent), with ASAR accreditation. Demonstrated achievement in provision of expert clinical service, leadership and education in an echocardiography department. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills A drive to deliver high quality education and training in a proactive and professional manner. 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. 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 providing Best Care to patients in your community, 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 13 November 2025. Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Christopher Jenkins via *************@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). 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