- Work in a team where you will have a direct impact on patient outcomes and safety
- Work in a state-of-the art facility based at the Westmead Hospital Campus
- Join a supportive, purpose driven, multidisciplinary team of experts to help deliver high quality fertility treatment

Westmead Fertility Centre is a private fertility clinic owned by The University of Sydney, in continuous operation since 1984. Underpinned by a values based and people centred culture, levels of employee satisfaction at Westmead Fertility Centre (WFC) consistently exceed the Australian gold standard with the organisation considered an Employer of Choice*. At the core of the WFC values are personalised treatment, latest technology and caring staff. WFC is committed to making high quality fertility treatment accessible to all patients at the lowest possible cost. WFC offers a full-service, professional treatment, in a caring environment, that is personalised to the specific physical and emotional needs of patients throughout the treatment pathway.

WFC’s facility has state-of-the art laboratories, and the scientists are experts in the latest effective techniques and research, using the most advanced equipment available. WFC is in the unique position of having access to major resources and the latest scientific research.

WFC employees will be rewarded with:

- Competitive salary and compensation
- Professional development and career development opportunities
- Paid parental leave and annual leave loading
- Discounts on fertility treatment
- Salary packaging through novated vehicle leasing, portable devices and employee superannuation contributions
- Flexible work arrangements
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program

About the role You will work as a member of the Scientific Team, headed by the Scientific Director,



and reporting to the Laboratory Manager. As a Scientific Support Officer, you will be responsible for the secure transport of oocytes from the hospital theatre to the laboratory, quality control checks of the laboratory environment, liaising with other IVF clinics to arrange cryopreserved oocyte, sperm, and/or embryo transport, data entry, and stock management. Patient focus is central to all roles at WFC, and your role will include some direct patient interactions that require a confident, caring, and empathetic approach.

The position is only offered on a full-time basis (38 hours per week), with the days of work being Monday to Friday.

About you To succeed, you will have:

- Bachelors degree in Biosciences
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to deal sensitively and efficiently with members of the public, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
- High level organisational and time management skills, with proven attention to accuracy and detail
- Proficient computer literacy (MS Office suite and Databases)
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully as part of a team
- Preferably some laboratory experience
- Demonstrated self-motivation and the ability to show initiative and be proactive in problem solving
- To be able to work in our cleanrooms we require any applicant to be smoke free
- Eligibility to work in Australia

To apply, please click 'Apply for this job' below and attach your cover letter detailing why this is the role for you and how you meet the requirements together with a current resume. For more information about the role, contact WFC with the job title in the subject on: [email protected]

Role may close earlier than advertised. Finish date dependent on finding the right candidate.

*PBC 2025

📌 Scientific Support Officer (Westmead)
🏢 Westmead Fertility Centre
📍 Westmead