CRVCID This recruitment process offers a Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We currently have 1.0 FTE available. South Metropolitan Health Service , every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time , we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led . Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.

Position Profile and Role

We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Respiratory Scientist to join our multidisciplinary respiratory services team. This role provides specialist respiratory diagnostic testing and clinical support to assist in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with respiratory conditions. The successful applicant shall be responsible for providing quality and timely diagnostic service in pulmonary physiology for inpatients and Outpatients that is up to date and responsive to the needs of the patients and their physicians. This includes performing specialised tests, maintaining equipment and consumable supplies, analysing results and practicing quality assurance. Participation in ongoing educational and research activities. In this role, you will demonstrate strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. You will work within a agile healthcare environment, ensuring compliance with professional standards, accreditation requirements, and best-practice guidelines.

About us

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is an 863-bed tertiary and quaternary hospital providing a broad range of specialised healthcare services. These include the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated mental health facilities,



maternity, paediatric and neonatal care, as well as the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers highly specialised treatments such as heart and lung transplantation and hyperbaric medicine. Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Application and Assessment Support

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, please contact Danae Symes, Chief Respiratory and Sleep Scientist at If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on .

Suitability Criteria

- The successful applicant needs to be able to work across Monday to Friday.
- The successful applicant is required to demonstrate relevant qualification, sound understanding of physiological monitoring, a robust theoretical understanding of scientific method, well developed problem solving and communication skills.
- Needs to demonstrate they have worked independently and within a team and have an understanding of what is continuous quality improvement and how they have applied this.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.



WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. Applicants assessed as suitable may also be considered for casual employment opportunities. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Employee Benefits

- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances
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📌 Respiratory Scientist (City of Melville)
🏢 South Metropolitan Health Service
📍 City of Melville