SCHN Certified Perfusionist

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment benefits

Accrued days off

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is seeking a Certified Perfusionist to support complex cardiac surgery, ECMO, and the Heart Transplant and VAD Program in a world-class paediatric setting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care for children and their families.

Join a leading paediatric cardiac service and contribute to on-site opportunities in the operating theatres, PICU and transplant suites while advancing paediatric perfusion services through education

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or other relevant degree and holding an Australian CCP or equivalent.
• Current certification with the Australasian Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or SCHN-equivalent.
• Ability to liaise effectively and demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and ability to congenially interact with colleagues, patients and relatives from all walks of life.
• Sound organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability and willingness to participate in the on call roster and regular overtime arrangements.
• Intermediate computer skills including proficiency in MS Office and data management systems.
• Greater than 5 years post perfusion qualification experience in adult or paediatric CPB is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability and a desire to advance Paediatric Perfusion Services,including ongoing education, quality improvement, managing areas within a service driven team environment and teaching is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide functions necessary for support, treatment, measurement or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary system.
• Operate and maintain extracorporeal circulatory equipment in collaboration with surgical, anaesthetic and ICU staff.
• Primary locations include cardiac operating theatre, PICU and transplant theatres; may work in other areas.

Skills

Bachelor degree

CCP certification

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

On-call readiness

MS Office

Data management

5+ years perfusion experience

Paediatric perfusion teaching

Education

Bachelor of Science or relevant degree

Tools

MS Office

Data management systems

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Perfusionist Gde 2
Remuneration:121581.81 - 159582.42 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ691689
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 20 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Mark Greaves on [e-mail]

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.

Join SCHN as a Certified Perfusionist and be part of one of Australia's leading paediatric cardiac services. Working within a highly specialised multidisciplinary team, you will support complex cardiac surgery, ECMO, and the Heart Transplant and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in a world-class children's hospital environment while making a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families.

What you'll be doing

The purpose of the position is to provide those functions necessary for support, treatment, measurement or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient. The Perfusionist performs advanced work in the selection, preparation, operation and maintenance of extracorporeal circulatory equipment. These duties are performed in close cooperation with surgical, anaesthetic and intensive care staff and in accordance with hospital policy. The primary locations of work are the cardiac operating theatre, PICU, invasive radiology suite and the transplant operating theatre, however the possibility exists of working in other areas.

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Responses to the questions below:

• Bachelor of Science or other relevant degree and holding an Australian CCP or an equivalent certificate.
• Current certification with the Australasian Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or have qualifications deemed by SCHN to be equivalent.
• Ability to liaise effectively and demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and ability to congenially interact with colleagues, patients and relatives from all walks of life.
• Sound organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability and willingness to participate in the on call roster and regular overtime arrangements.
• Intermediate computer skills including proficiency in MS Office and data management systems.
• Greater than 5 years post perfusion qualification experience in adult or paediatric CPB is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability and a desire to advance Paediatric Perfusion Services,including ongoing education, quality improvement, managing areas within a service driven team environment and teaching is highly desirable.

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 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.

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 full or part time vacancies.

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 [e-mail]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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