WHO WE ARE

Established in 1992, the Australasian Sonographers Association (ASA) is the peak body representing sonographers across Australia and New Zealand, with over 8,000 members. As a not-for-profit, we support the profession to deliver better health outcomes through ultrasound by providing professional development, advocacy, and setting standards and policy.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This full-time, 2-year role plays a central part in developing and maintaining ASA’s professional standards, policy positions and resources to support high-quality practice and workforce capability. Working closely with the General Manager – Policy and Advocacy, you’ll contribute to key priorities through stakeholder engagement, standards development, policy analysis and advice.

This is a unique opportunity to shape national standards and policy that directly improve the quality and safety of healthcare delivered through ultrasound.

WHY YOU'll LOVE working with ASA

• Work with a passionate, purpose-driven team shaping the future of sonography.
• Flexible work options, including generous WFH.
• Inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Lead the development and review of professional standards, guidance and policy to support the evolving needs of the sonography profession.
• Identify gaps and ensure standards remain contemporary, aligned with regulation and reflective of best practice.
• Lead the development of submissions, briefings and consultation responses to influence policy and advocacy outcomes.
• Undertake research and analyse complex regulatory, policy and workforce issues, translating insights into practical advice.
• Engage with stakeholders to inform and progress key initiatives, and represent ASA in external forums.
• Collaborate across ASA to deliver integrated policy and standards outcomes, including preparing reports and committee materials.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Extensive experience in professional standards and policy development, including preparing high-quality submissions and guidance.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and inform strategic decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice to stakeholders.
• Proven project management capability, delivering complex initiatives from planning through to evaluation.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with health professionals, regulators and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, policy, regulation, education or a related discipline; or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in policy, standards development, regulation, advocacy or a related field.

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience working in a professional association, membership organisation or not-for-profit environment

Job contact: For enquiries, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Professional Standards Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

This is a unique opportunity to jump in at a critical point of ASA’s journey. If this sounds like the challenge you are looking for, then please send us your cover letter and CV. Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.