Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Scientific Off
Remuneration:******************** full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:30
Requisition ID:REQ******
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 18 October ****
For role related queries or questions contact Bernadette Prentice on ******
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.
What you'll be doing
This permanent position is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Respiratory Scientist, who would like to work in world-class Respiratory Medicine Unit, within a friendly, diverse Respiratory Medicine Team. The Respiratory Scientist (Physiologist) position is part-time (30hpw) working with children from 0-18 years.
The purpose of this position is to perform all Respiratory Function Investigations (ie. Spirometry, Lung Volumes, Diffusion Studies, Bronchial Challenge, Cardiopulmonary Exercise and Multiple Breath Washout testing) and Allergen skin prick testing as requested. The position requires the ability to work as part of a team in a busy clinical environment and manage high workloads. Problem solving skills and an ability to work, and communicate, with children is required.
The position includes participation in all laboratory Quality Assurance programs, research, clinical trials, some administrative work, assisting in policy and procedure documentation and a commitment to professional development in regards to all aspects of lung function testing.
Additional Benefits (where applicable)
Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits,



accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
BSc, BExPhys or equivalent
Experience working in a busy clinical environment and communicating effectively with a Multidisciplinary team, including Doctors and Nurses
>2 years experience working in a Respiratory Function Laboratory (experience in tests such as Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, Multiple Breath Washout and Respiratory Oscillometry preferred)
Familiarity with medical software and the ability to troubleshoot clinical equipment
Previous experience working in Research and Clinical trials
Commitment to professional development
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment 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 protected, 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.
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 part time vacancies.
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