Senior Hospital Scientist in Charge of Laboratory-Department of Respiratory Medicine, Sydney Children's Hospital

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Snr Hospital Scientist I/C of Section
Remuneration:121581.81 - 128898.29 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ686639
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 24 August 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Bernadette Prentice on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

Join a team where your passion for paediatric care truly makes a difference. At the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick we are committed to professional development, clinical excellence, and supporting our staff to reach their full potential. As a member of our team, you will contribute to leading paediatric healthcare services dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to children, young people, and their families. At the Sydney Children’s Hospital we foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture where innovation, respect, and continuous improvement are at the forefront of everything we do.

We value the contribution of every team member and actively invest in building capability and leadership across our nursing workforce. Whether you are advancing your career or seeking current opportunities, the Sydney Children’s Hospital offers a rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful difference every day.

What you'll be doing

The primary purpose of this role will be the responsibility for the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and associated activities and logistics for the assigned respiratory laboratory.



The position oversees the quality, cost and operational integrity of the department, regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services in the department, workforce, business and resource management.
Responsible for managing the respiratory laboratory to provide an efficient and effective service and to meet agreed key performance indicators.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Responses to the questions below:

- Tertiary qualifications of at least a Bachelor's degree in Science/Biomedical Science or relevant field or an equivalent recognised qualification
- Proven leadership and operational management skills and experience including budget management, staff and resource management
- Advanced knowledge of Respiratory function testing and testing systems
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent clinical service with a high level of interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience working a respiratory laboratory with proven understanding of the theory and application of techniques
- Demonstrated experience with the implementation of quality improvement, risk management, professional standards and accreditations including an understanding of the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements in healthcare
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, clinical and laboratory staff, along with possessing negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
- Demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience working within a respiratory laboratory with children and with proven understanding of the theory and testing requirements.

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📌 Senior Hospital Scientist in Charge of Laboratory-Department of Respiratory Medicine, Sydney Children's Hospital (Rand)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Rand