Scientific Officer

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Randwick; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and mealEnttainment

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network in Randwick, NSW, seeks an experienced Respiratory Scientist (Physiologist) for a 30-hour per week, permanent part-time position. The role performs spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion studies, bronchial challenges, CPET, MBW testing, and skin prick testing in paediatric patients.

Collaboration with a busy team and commitment to QA and research are required. The successful candidate will contribute to a world-class paediatric respiratory unit and support

Qualifications

• This role requires experience as a Respiratory Scientist/Physiologist.
• Ability to work in a busy clinical environment with paediatric patients.
• Strong communication skills with children and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform all respiratory function investigations (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion).
• Conduct allergen skin prick testing as requested.
• Collaborate in a busy pediatric respiratory medicine unit with a team.
• Participate in QA programs, research, clinical trials, and policy documentation.

Skills

Spirometry

Lung volumes

Diffusion studies

Bronchial challenge

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing

Multiple breath washout

Skin prick testing

Teamwork

Communication with children

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Science or equivalent

Tools

Spirometry equipment

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Scientific Off
Remuneration: 79433.52 - 113298.98 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 30
Requisition ID: REQ697971
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 18 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Bernadette Prentice on [e-mail]

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

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)

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.

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 permanent and temporary 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