Locum Sonographer

Escape to North Queensland! Locum Sonographer role in Townsville with travel, accommodation and hire car support.

Locum Sonographer
Location – Townsville, North Queensland
Hourly pay rate – Excellent hourly rates DOE and range of scans performed + Travel Allowance and a Hire Car and Accommodation allowances available
  
Date and Duration:  September – November 2026 & January – February 2027 for as long as possible or for 8 week minimum periods
Job Ref: 1714125

• Locum sonographer opportunity in Townsville, Queensland
• 8 week minimum contracts or longer
• Weekly payroll | Hire Car | Accommodation and Travel support

Job Summary
We are seeking a locum ASAR Registered General Sonographer who can work in a busy tertiary hospital in North Queensland.  Travel support, accommodation allowance and car hir will be provided.  Commencing from September 2026 & January 2027 for 8 week contracts.  Longer durations are highly desired. 
  
This is a QLD Health role, which will require credentialing in line with their protocols.  Our team can step you through this.
   
Skills and experience

• Proven experience in general ultrasound across a broad range of areas including Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Emergency, Vascular, and General scanning.
• Comfortable managing a varied caseload in a high-volume environment, with 10–12 patients per day.
• Ability to work effectively within a large, busy medical imaging department, including support for the Emergency Department (ED).
• Proficient in or able to quickly learn to use GE, Philips, and Canon ultrasound machines across five general ultrasound rooms and a Vascular Lab.
• Familiarity with or experience using Viewpoint imaging/reporting software.
• Capable of working independently during weekday day shifts (Monday to Friday) with flexibility for potential on-call duties.
• Excellent time management skills to stay on schedule while accommodating breaks and catch-up time.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working within a multidisciplinary team and engaging with a diverse patient population, including children and neonatal cases.

Benefits

• Accommodation | Travel | Car Hire support
• Proximity to Whitsundays, Cairns, Port Douglas.
• Weekly payroll
• 24/7 support from the Aussie Locums team.

About Aussie Locums
At Aussie Locums, over 90% of our healthcare clients and professionals trust us repeatedly, making repeat business the cornerstone of our success. Since 2008, our dedicated team has supported the Australian healthcare sector across hospitals, clinics, aged care, sports, and health centres. With a focus on hassle-free, reliable recruitment, we’ve built lasting relationships and a deep understanding of our clients’ and candidates’ needs, allowing us to provide valuable insights and ensure the right match for success every time.  If you are interested in a UK working holiday, we have you covered here too.
  
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