- Box Hill/Maroondah Hospital | Respiratory Laboratory
- Commitment to excellence | Contribute to a leading healthcare service

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

Respiratory Scientist

- Grade 1 | Permanent Full time
- Box Hill/Maroondah Hospital | Respiratory Laboratory
- Commitment to excellence | Contribute to a leading healthcare service

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Respiratory Scientist to join our friendly and dynamic team at the Eastern Health Respiratory Laboratory on a fulltime basis.

Reporting to the Clinical Sciences Operations Manager your duties will involve all aspects of respiratory function testing. You will be responsible for the performance of both routine and complex lung function tests including the preparation and cleaning of equipment, quality control, instruction of patients and assessment of test validity in the Respiratory Laboratory. Other duties include Oxygen Therapy assistance for patients, and participation in departmental research and development activities.

What you’ll bring

- Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent
- Effective written and oral communication
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
- Customer focus approach
- Shows initiative and flexibility
- Computer skills with a knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel
- Understanding of Quality Control, Quality Assurance and their management and application

What we offer





Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

- Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
- Work-life balance with versatile working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
- Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/6 access to a range of support resources.
- Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

You must be eligible to work in Australia.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Our commitments

- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally protected and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Our Values in Action

Respect for all | Safe and welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, learn and lead

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📌 Respiratory Scientist (Melbourne)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Melbourne