Respiratory Scientist/ Respiratory Sleep Scientist

Salary: HSO Level P1 $80,963 – $109,579 p.a. pro rata

Location: Murdoch

Unit/Division: Fiona Stanley Hospital > Respiratory and Sleep Medicine

Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time, Permanent – Full Time, Permanent – Part Time

Position No: Pool Ref 00113725/00114682

Closing Date: 2025-03-21 4:00 PM

Link for applications – WA Government Jobs | Respiratory Scientist/ Respiratory Sleep Scientist

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Before you apply for this position, please read the job application information sheet which contains important information.

This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it’s needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!

This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time / Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time / Part Time and Casual appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.

Job Description

Respiratory Scientist provide a quality and timely diagnostic service in pulmonary physiology for inpatients and Outpatients that is up to date and responsive to the needs of the patients and their physicians. This includes performing specialised tests, maintaining equipment and consumable supplies, analysing results and practicing quality assurance. Participation in ongoing educational and research activities is an integral part of the role.

Respiratory Sleep Scientist conducts and analyse polysomnographic investigations for sleep disorders; contribute to administering the sleep disorders service; support the management of patients on therapy; participate in research.

Both positions have excellent Education, Training and Competency Programs to assist with gaining the required skills to perform competently in the roles.

Whilst Respiratory and Respiratory Sleep Scientists are two different positions operating in different Laboratories, both positions fall under the same Chief Respiratory and Sleep Scientist who oversees both functional areas. This creates possibilities for future movement between these two positions should the vacancies be available, offering greater professional development growth opportunities.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/05/2026.

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.

SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Danae Symes, Senior Respiratory and Sleep Scientist in Charge at danae.symes@health.wa.gov.au.

If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Your application should include:

1. A copy of your current CV.

2. A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages.

3. The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

· Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance

· Flexible working arrangements

· Flexible leave arrangements

· Other professional and location-based allowances · For further information click here.

Eligibility

Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $73,440 – $104,751 per annum + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ556679

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

About the Role
Concord has built on its strengths of providing quality health services to returned servicemen and women and local communities, as well as undertaking world class clinical education and research.
The Hospital Scientist will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary health care team to effectively deliver service as will provide role modelling, mentorship and leadership in the achievement of excellence in clinical measurement, practice and research.

The Hospital Scientist is responsible for providing clinical measurement services to the Respiratory Function and Sleep Units which include performing routine lung function studies, polysomnography, preliminary reporting of tests and related administrative duties.

For enquiries, please contact Dr Kate Dusanovski via email at Kate.Dusanovski@health.nsw.gov.au

To apply:
https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/hospital-scientist-scientific-officer-respiratory-function-laboratory-509067

NSW – Respiratory Scientist, Part-time, Ongoing, Liverpool, Sydney

Close date: 13th April 2025

FTE: Part-time 1 day a week – Wednesday (permanent) and casual cover on Tuesday and Thursday as needed.

We are a friendly, private Respiratory and Sleep practice located in Liverpool, NSW.

Free on-site staff parking

The role:

Conduct complex lung function- spirometry, gas transfer, static lung volumes, respiratory muscle strength testing, altitude simulation and bronchial provocation tests.

Set up and download home ambulatory sleep studies.

Maintain quality assurance practices including calibration and maintenance of equipment.

Liaise closely with the Practice Manager and Physician to ensure smooth operation of the lab.

About you:

Tertiary qualifications in science, health, medicine or relevant experience in a similar role.

Previous experience conducting complex lung function testing and home based sleep study set up is highly desirable. Sleep study training can be provided to the successful candidate.

We are looking for a reliable team member who demonstrates respect, effective communication, excellent time management, teamwork, and high performance.

Remuneration is based on experience.

How to apply: Applications must be submitted via email to: doctor@anthonyjohnson.com.au

Please include in application:

Cover letter and CV outlining education, training and previous experience.

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Medicine and Critical Care Services

Salary  $68,478.00 – $83,594.00(Pro Rata) MeS1 | 0.6 FTE – Ongoing

Contribute to Exceptional Patient Outcomes: Respiratory Scientist Position Available

Join the dynamic Respiratory Function Laboratories (RFL) team at the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN), the primary respiratory care provider for southern South Australia.

Our comprehensive range of respiratory function tests supports exceptional patient outcomes across two state-of-the-art units at Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga GP Plus Super Clinic. As a Respiratory Scientist, you’ll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team to deliver quality diagnostic services, leveraging your expertise to ensure patient testing meets the highest standards while driving continuous improvement through quality assurance and research initiatives.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Senior Respiratory Scientist and the Principal Respiratory Scientist, some of your duties may involve:

Performing high-quality diagnostic measurements that meet recognised national and international standards.

Operating computer-based testing equipment according to established procedures. 

Maintaining professional development consistent with registration requirements for the Australian Council for Clinical Physiologists.

About you

Bachelor of Health Science, Applied Science or an equivalent qualification. 

Clinical measurements experience. 

Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. 

Commitment to the quality of services provided. 

Demonstrated thoroughness and attention to details. 

Demonstrated ability to plan and organise work to meet deadlines and achieve set goals. 

Please see the attached Role Description here for more details.

Want To Know More? Contact: Ms Xiao-Hui Liu, Senior Respiratory Scientist, (08) 8204 4622, XiaoHui.Liu@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday 3rd April 2025

Applicant Information:

We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Job ref: 898722