Respiratory Scientist

Permanent Part-Time | 3 Days per Week
Private Practice – Warners Bay, NSW

We’re a friendly, patient-focused private respiratory practice looking for a Respiratory Scientist to join our team on a permanent part-time basis, working three days per week. From time to time, there will be opportunities for additional shifts, depending on service needs.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a supportive, small-team environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality care to patients.

About the Role

You’ll be involved in performing a range of respiratory and pulmonary function tests, working closely with clinicians to support accurate diagnosis and patient care. We value professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude as much as technical skill.

What You’ll Be Doing

Performing respiratory and pulmonary function testing

Ensuring accurate results and clear documentation

Maintaining and caring for respiratory equipment and laboratories

Providing a calm, friendly, and professional experience for patients

Assisting with extra shifts when required

About You

A relevant qualification or working toward a relevant qualification in Respiratory Science or a related field

Previous experience is preferred, but not essential for the right person

Friendly, approachable, and patient-focused

Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team

Eligible to work in Australia

What We Offer

Permanent part-time role (3 days per week)

A supportive and welcoming private practice environment

On-site training suited to your level of knowledge and experience

Competitive pay based on experience and Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020

If you’re a Respiratory Scientist looking for a role in a friendly and professional private practice setting, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply:
Please send through your CV and a short cover letter telling us a bit about yourself and your experience to [email protected]

Senior Respiratory Scientist

Salary: HSO P2 – $122,597 – $130,265 per annum pro rata

Permanent Part time (0.8FTE, 60.8hrs per fortnight)

Location: Perth Children’s Hospital, Nedlands, WA.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Respiratory Scientist who will provide advanced respiratory science services and clinical leadership through the coordination of allocated respiratory services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high‑quality, and evidence‑based patient care. The role supports the effective supervision and development of scientific staff and contributes to quality assurance, education, and research activities in alignment with CAHS values and strategic objectives, with a strong focus on patient safety, service excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Closing Date: 17/2/2026 4:00 PM (AWST)

Further information and to apply visit https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&AdvertID=400455&source=other

Job description
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Respiratory Scientist with a strong interest in respiratory physiology and commitment to high quality respiratory measurement to join the team at RespACT in our nation’s capital Canberra, ACT.
RespACT is a well established private Canberra based multi-centre lung function laboratory. RespACT is the largest Canberra based private lung function laboratory that offers all types of lung function tests to patients in Canberra and surrounds. RespACT Lung Function testing has been proudly serving the Canberra region for over a decade. https://respact.com.au

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: minimum 38hrs/week

Remuneration: Dependent upon experience

Position: Senior Respiratory Scientist

Qualifications: (Required) BSc, BappSc or Equivalent
1. 3-years minimum experience in Respiratory Science/Physiology. Preference given to previous Senior Respiratory Scientist position. CRFS highly recommended. Member of ANZSRS/TSANZ

Immediate Supervisor: Directors of RespACT
Responsible to: Directors of RespACT

Responsibilities and duties include:
Overall running and day to day operation of 3 sites
Daily operation including staff rostering, approval of leave and timesheets. Liaising with Third party billing. Ordering of supplies and ensuring supply levels are kept at all sites. liaising with suppliers. Staff training and ensuring competency standards are met. Liaising with administration staff to ensure smooth booking and billing of patient tests.

* Conduct complex lung function- spirometry, gas transfer, static lung volumes, FeNO, respiratory muscle strength testing, bronchial provocation tests and 6 minute walk tests and oximetry screening.
* Computer and administration skills including patient booking and taking payments on day of testing. (our practice uses Gentu Medical software)
* Quality assurance including calibration and equipment maintenance
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working independently to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations.

Mandatory requirements:
Current experience as a Respiratory Scientist
Completed undergraduate/postgraduate degree in science with a strong component in human and/or respiratory physiology
* Prior experience in respiratory diagnostics
* Current certification in CPR/advanced first aid
* Working with children/vulnerable people certificate

Application must include: cover letter and CV outlining education, training and previous experience.

Applications must be submitted via email to: Dr Terence Ting and Dr Saidul Ansary: [email protected]

Position: Respiratory Scientist MeS2 0.3FTE, temporary to 8/1/2028.
Location: Respiratory Function Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, South Australia

Details – Respiratory Scientist MeS2

https://careers.pageuppeople.com/532/cai/en/job/925386/respiratory-scientist-mes2

Job description
Remuneration: $50– $65 per hour

Role:
We are seeking a Senior Sleep and Respiratory Scientist – (Sleep and Lung Function Laboratory) to join Respirologist Group (Mater Medical Centre, South Brisbane) where we focus on providing timely and quality care to patients. You will be working closely with a team of scientists, administration and doctors.

This is a full-time permanent role that will involve working during our standard business hours Monday through Friday, to provide support for our fully NATA accredited labs located at the Mater Private Hospital, South Brisbane.

We offer a great team culture and we value work/life balance.

Remuneration commensurate with experience.

Candidates with varying levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

Day to Day responsibilities include:

– Undertake routine and complex respiratory function testing, FeNO, 6MWT’s and CPET testing

– Ensure the lung function equipment is appropriately calibrated and maintained and that calibration and maintenance logs are kept

– Regular participation in quality assurance and audits

– Ensure the sleep laboratory equipment is calibrated according to manufacturers standards

– Troubleshoot technical problems with sleep lab and associated equipment

– Set up, conduct and download ambulatory sleep studies as required

– Participation in QSleep

– Scientifically score polysomnograms according to AASM rules and local developed policies

– Setup and supply positive airway pressure devices and associated accessories per specialist

– Assess the efficacy of positive airway pressure devices as required

Selection Criteria:

– Tertiary degree in Science (or equivalent) which includes a physiology component

– 5+ years vocational experience

– While not mandatory, Membership and participation in relevant professional societies will be highly regarded, e.g., ANZSRS, ANZSSA or ACCP.

– While not mandatory RPSGT and CRFS, or working toward these qualifications highly regarded

To apply: Email: [email protected]

Job description
Respiratory Scientist
Position: Part-time
Location: Frankston
$35-$40/hr (depending on experience)

Role: To perform pulmonary function testing and administrative duties.

Wattletree Lung Function Services is the first private respiratory function laboratory in Victoria to receive accreditation from the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand.

Our laboratory is based at Wattletree Specialist Consulting Suites, Frankston, which is a multidisciplinary health service provider for the local community of peninsula Victoria and extended Victorian community. The service is a growing and is an innovative healthcare organization that aims to provide exceptional healthcare to all patients. Wattletree Lung Function Services promotes this goal by offering accurate and quality pulmonary function testing to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment.

Overview of work area and position:

Respiratory Scientists work alongside physicians and administrative staff to ensure the best possible service for patients referred for pulmonary evaluation. Lung function testing is performed according to ATS/ERS guidelines and scientists are required to uphold to its level of professionalism to ensure the best quality of service.

Duties of this role will include, but are not limited to, pulmonary function testing and administrative tasks such as patient bookings, performing calibration and quality control of laboratory equipment, patient billing and more.

Eligibility:

Tertiary qualifications from an approved university including subjects of Health Science, Biology, Nursing and Physiology

Acceptable tertiary degree fields include Health Science, Biology, Nursing, Physiology, Medical Science, and Biomedical Science

Good knowledge and understanding of respiratory anatomy, respiratory disease, management, and prevention

Demonstrated ability to assess client needs within scope of service delivery

Ability to work to deadlines and be structured in allocation of time and resources

Working knowledge and ability to use IT and clinical software programs for testing and reporting requirements

Ability to contribute to reports in a concise, professional, and appropriate manner

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other members of the team

High level of interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Australian citizenship or permanent residency status required

Highly regarded:

Registration and Certification as a Respiratory Scientist with the Australia and New Zealand Thoracic Society (ANZSRS)

Clinical experience in pulmonary function testing

To apply:

Applications must include a cover letter outlining relevant experience and expected remuneration.

Please email [email protected] with any questions you may have.

Respiratory Scientist – Part Time

Sydney Respiratory Specialists Clinic | Wahroonga, NSW
Closing Date: 15 February 2026

Sydney Respiratory Specialists Clinic at Wahroonga is a boutique specialist practice located opposite the SAN Hospital, providing comprehensive respiratory and sleep care to our local community. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Respiratory Scientist to join our team on a part-time basis to cover maternity leave of 9 months- starting from 28th feb 2026.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Primary Responsibilities
• Perform routine lung function testing on patients attending the clinic
• Apply scientific expertise to ensure consistently accurate and reliable measurements
• Deliver a high standard of patient-centred care
• Participate in laboratory quality assurance programs
• Work independently and collaboratively within our group and with our senior scientist who can always provide guidence.

Detailed Summary of Duties
• Calibration and preparation of respiratory testing equipment
• Working in accordance with laboratory procedures and international guidelines
• Performing respiratory function tests including spirometry, DLCO, lung volumes, MIPs/MEPs, FeNO.

• Achieving accurate, reliable, and repeatable test results
• Analysing, calculating, and presenting results for reporting
• Adhering to cleaning and infection control protocols
• General administrative duties related to laboratory operations

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
• Tertiary qualification (Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science, or equivalent)
• Experience in respiratory function testing
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• High level of attention to detail

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
• Part-time: 8-hours per week
• Remuneration: $40–45 per hour (commensurate with experience)

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your cover letter and CV to: Kelly
[email protected]

Job description
Respiratory Laboratory Manager
Northern Beaches Respiratory and Sleep
Frenchs Forest, Sydney NSW, Australia
Part-time
Pay rate negotiable, commensurate with level of experience

About us
Northern Beaches Respiratory and Sleep has a growing respiratory function laboratory offering complex respiratory and home sleep testing. Our laboratory and workload is increasing to such that we are looking to employ a senior respiratory scientist to oversee the training of junior laboratory staff, and manage our laboratory processes to ensure that as we grow, we continue to offer high quality investigations.

Tasks & responsibilities
• Oversee complex respiratory function testing and sleep testing in the outpatient setting
• Computer skills including word processing, spread sheet application and clinical information systems
• Staff training and quality control of respiratory function testing
• Maintain quality assurance practices including calibration
• Maintenance of equipment as per the respiratory and sleep services accreditation standards.
• Ensuring efficient respiratory laboratory processes
• Performance of respiratory function testing, where rostering of junior staff is not available
• Liaise closely with the Practice Manager and the Medical Directors of the clinic to ensure smooth operation of the laboratory.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with patients, respiratory specialists, and external clinicians

Qualifications & experience
• Completed undergraduate/postgraduate degree in science with a strong component in human physiology
• Prior experience as a respiratory scientist in a respiratory function laboratory is essential
• A professional appearance with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Professional, friendly disposition, with an ability to remain calm
• High standard of work ethic – self motivated, trustworthy, punctual, and takes pride in work
• Current certification in CPR

Benefits
• Leadership position, with an opportunity to mould the respiratory function laboratory to your own best practice
• Flexible work hours can negotiated, would suit a senior respiratory scientist looking for more flexibility with work hours
• Close to public transport with off street parking available

nbrespiratoryandsleep.com.au

Please contact [email protected] for further information and applications.