Sonographer Educator-Trauma

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Fixed Term Appointment (12 Months)
• Part Time 0.2 EFT
• Sonographer Grade 4

About us

The Trauma Service is a high-volume, quaternary referral centre and Victoria's designated adult major trauma centre. The service manages approximately 1,400 major trauma admissions per year and is supported by dedicated surgical, nursing, allied health and critical care teams. The Trauma Unit leads in trauma education, research, innovation, and policy development across the state and internationally. 

About the role

The Trauma Sonographer Educator will provide education, supervision, and credentialing support to medical and nursing staff in the Trauma Unit in the use of Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS). This includes focused training in eFAST, RUSH, procedural lung ultrasound, cardiac echo, and proximal DVT scanning.

This position plays a key role in maintaining ultrasound competency standards across the trauma service, contributing to safe procedural practice, rapid decision-making, and enhanced patient care 

About you

Essential:

• Sonographer with DMU or equivalent post-graduate ultrasound qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ post-graduate experience, including work in emergency, trauma or acute care settings.
• Current ASAR registration as a general or cardiac sonographer.
• Demonstrated experience in ultrasound education and credentialing.

Desirable:

• Experience working in trauma or surgical critical care units.
• Participation in trauma ultrasound courses (e.g., ATLS, EFAST instructor, CCPU credentialed modules). 

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site Car & Bike Parking (Subject to Availability)
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact Joseph Mathew, Deputy Director Trauma Services on [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Tuesday, 10th March 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.