Senior Respiratory Lab Scientist & Section Lead

NSW Health; Randwick; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal娱乐

ACcrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health in Randwick is seeking a Senior Hospital Scientist in charge of the Section - maternity relief to lead the respiratory laboratory team.

You will manage scientific, technical and support staff, ensure testing quality and regulatory accreditation, and drive cost-effective operations to meet KPIs.

The role is a temporary full-time appointment with a base salary in the advertised range plus superannuation and leave loading, along with flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Biomedical Science required.
• Proven leadership and budget/resource management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of respiratory function testing.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation skills.
• Experience with quality improvement and regulatory accreditations.
• Ability to work with children in respiratory lab.

Responsibilities

• Manage scientific, technical, and support staff in the respiratory laboratory.
• Oversee quality, cost and operational integrity of the department.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services.
• Meet agreed key performance indicators.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff management

Respiratory testing

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Lab operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Job description

Senior Hospital Scientist in charge of Section - maternity relief

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until 14 November 2027
Position Classification:Snr Hospital Scientist I/C of Section
Remuneration:121581.81 - 128898.29 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ699340
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 25 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Bernadette Prentice on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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)

How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

Responses to the questions below:

• Tertiary qualifications of at least a Bachelor's degree in Science/Biomedical Science or relevant field or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Proven leadership and operational management skills and experience including budget management, staff and resource management
• Advanced knowledge of Respiratory function testing and testing systems
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent clinical service with a high level of interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience working a respiratory laboratory with proven understanding of the theory and application of techniques
• Demonstrated experience with the implementation of quality improvement, risk management, professional standards and accreditations including an understanding of the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements in healthcare
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, clinical and laboratory staff, along with possessing negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience working within a respiratory laboratory with children and with proven understanding of the theory and testing requirements.

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.

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.

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