Deliver consultant level clinical leadership and expertise to the Ultrasound service within Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) aligned with the overarching organisational values.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Assistant Director (Medical Imaging Technology - Ultrasound) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

 You will

• Lead the strategic planning and lifecycle management of ultrasound equipment and technology
• Provide high-level professional supervision, mentoring and capability development
• Lead the operational management and coordination of the ultrasound service
• Provide expert clinical education and knowledge translation at local, state and national levels

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Medical Ultrasound or Radiographer
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Possession of an appropriate User License issued under the Queensland Radiation Safety Act 1999
• Status as an Accredited Medical Sonographer (General) with the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry or Possession of an appropriate User License issued under the Queensland Radiation Safety Act 1999
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

 Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $161,540 - $167,217 per annum.

About Us

The Medical Imaging Department at Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) is one of the largest and most comprehensive diagnostic imaging services in Queensland, delivering a full suite of modalities including ultrasound, CT (Computed Tomography), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaginging), nuclear medicine, fluoroscopy and interventional radiology. The Sonography Service operates as a specialist stream within Medical Imaging, supporting a high-volume, tertiary-level caseload across a broad range of subspecialties including obstetrics, vascular, musculoskeletal, abdominal and point-of-care ultrasound. The team comprises advanced sonographers, radiographer/sonographers and ultrasound trainees who work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver complex diagnostic and interventional ultrasound services across GCHHS, underpinned by a strong commitment to innovation, education, research and continuous investment in contemporary technology and infrastructure

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 13 July 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC686134

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC686134 - RD (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)