Employment Type : Temporary Full Time until 14 November 2027

Position Classification : Snr Hospital Scientist I/C of Section

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

Hours Per Week : 38

Requisition ID : REQ

Location : Randwick

Applications Close : Midnight on 25 October 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Bernadette Prentice on

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.

What You'll Be Doing

The primary purpose of this role will be the responsibility for the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and associated activities and logistics for the assigned respiratory laboratory. The position oversees the quality, cost and operational integrity of the department, regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services in the department, workforce, business and resource management.

Responsible for managing the respiratory laboratory to provide an efficient and effective service and to meet agreed key performance indicators.

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

- Flexible work opportunities
- Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
- Accrued days off (ADOs)
- Fitness passport
- Employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Protected 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 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 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

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