Radiography and Sonography Jobs
With current shortages of qualified Radiographers and Sonographers throughout many parts of the country, there has never been a better time for allied health professionals in this field to live, travel and work in Australia. Whatever type of job you are looking for — Therapy Radiography, Mammography, General X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound or Nuclear Medicine Sonography — Australis has job opportunities for exciting locum or permanent roles.
If you are still overseas it is a good idea to apply to Recruitment Agencies and jobs up to a year before you arrive. This will help to determine which City and State has the best opportunities. Assistance with professional Registration and your Visa may be offered when you register with agencies.
- Radiographer Jobs — Getting your qualifications and experience recognised in Australia
- Sonographer Jobs — Getting your qualifications and experience recognised in Australia
- The Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR) accreditation process
- Opportunities for sponsorship
- Useful links
Radiographer Jobs — Getting your qualifications and experience recognised in Australia
Before you can work, it is essential that you undergo an accreditation process. This means getting your qualifications and experience formally recognised, so that you are legally able to register as a Radiologist and start working.
The Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR) is the national regulatory body which controls the accreditation process for all types of Radiographers in Australia. Overseas applicants need to contact AIR to have their skills recognized.
Sonographer Jobs — Getting your qualifications and experience recognised in Australia
There are two regulatory bodies that Sonographers need to receive accreditation from before coming to work in Australia — The Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR) and the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR).
During their accreditation process AIR will assess your undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, your clinical experience, and your level of English proficiency. This process can take up to four months, so it is advised that you contact AIR and ASAR well in advance of your anticipated date of arrival in Australia.
The Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR) accreditation process
During their accreditation process AIR will assess your undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, your clinical experience, and your level of English proficiency. This process can take up to four months, so it is advised that you contact AIR some time prior to your anticipated date of arrival in Australia.
All Australian States and Territories require applicants to have received accreditation from AIR. After you have had your qualifications and experience recognised by AIR, you will also need to apply for a Radiographers licence in whichever Australian State or Territory you wish to work.
Note: AIR usually requires applicants to provide original copies of their qualifications (sometimes with course transcripts included), together with English translations if they were obtained in a non-English speaking country.
Opportunities for sponsorship
Due to current shortages of Radiographers and Sonographers, many employers offer great sponsorship deals to overseas-trained professionals who wish to work in Australia (excluding Sydney). Browse the latest vacancies for Radiographers and Sonographers now!
Useful Links
- Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR)
- Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR)
- It's best to get your visa sorted ASAP
- Register with recruitment agencies up to 2 years before arrival
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