Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Perfusionist Gde 2

Remuneration: 121581.81 - 159582.42 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ691689

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 20 September 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Mark Greaves on [email protected]

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

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 SCHN as a Certified Perfusionist and be part of one of Australia's leading paediatric cardiac services. Working within a highly specialised multidisciplinary team, you will support complex cardiac surgery, ECMO, and the Heart Transplant and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in a world-class children's hospital environment while making a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families.

What You'll Be Doing The purpose of the position is to provide those functions necessary for support, treatment, measurement or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient. The Perfusionist performs advanced work in the selection, preparation, operation and maintenance of extracorporeal circulatory equipment. These duties are performed in close cooperation with surgical, anaesthetic and intensive care staff and in accordance with hospital policy.

The primary locations of work are the cardiac operating theatre, PICU, invasive radiology suite and the transplant operating theatre, however the possibility exists of working in other areas.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities,



Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How To Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- Bachelor of Science or other relevant degree and holding an Australian CCP or an equivalent certificate.
- Current certification with the Australasian Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or have qualifications deemed by SCHN to be equivalent.
- Ability to liaise effectively and demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and ability to congenially interact with colleagues, patients and relatives from all walks of life.
- Sound organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Ability and willingness to participate in the on call roster and regular overtime arrangements.
- Intermediate computer skills including proficiency in MS Office and data management systems.
- Greater than 5 years post perfusion qualification experience in adult or paediatric CPB is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability and a desire to advance Paediatric Perfusion Services,including ongoing education, quality improvement, managing areas within a service driven team environment and teaching is highly desirable.

Child Safe Standards SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe setting that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people,



in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected] For technical support please contact 1300 679 367 Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

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