Job no: 928039
Work type: Full time, Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Pathology

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

The Royal Adelaide Hospital
Salary  MeS-1  $68,478 – $83,594 p.a. + super + salary packaging
Salary  MeS-2  $88,255 – $108,809 p.a. + super + salary packaging
Permanent, temporary, full-time and part-time positions
About CALHN
At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare – for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best. Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

About the Role

Join a leading Lung Function Laboratory as a Medical Scientist. You’ll deliver simple to complex lung function tests, support patients to reach best effort, and apply strong science to high quality results. You’ll also help grow new tests, quality, research and service.

Duties
• Deliver lung function tests across a broad case mix
• Operate and troubleshoot computer-based test systems
• Coach patients to achieve best test effort
• Apply scientific rigour to all laboratory work
• Support quality, audit and accreditation needs
• Build and trial new tests and methods
• Support research, education and service improvement
• Assist laboratory operations under senior guidance

Qualifications

See role descriptions

Why You’ll Love It Here – CALHN benefits that matter
We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy :

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

  Diversity & Inclusion
  We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required    928039 RD MeS-1.pdf    928039 RD MeS2.pdf
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
Curious about this role?
Connect with Dr Sonya Johnston, Chief Medical Scientist

Phone: 7074 2846
E-mail: [email protected]

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 22 March 2026

Job Ref: 928039

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

This is a Respiratory Scientist Recruitment Pool for Casual appointments only.

Position Profile: The Child and Adolescent Health Service are seeking experienced candidates to join our Respiratory Medicine team at Perth Children’s Hospital.

The successful applicants will:

Perform measurements of respiratory function both standard and complex.

Provide monitoring, equipment, and educational services for home oxygen program.

Participate in a program of continuous quality control of equipment, systems and measurements used to assess respiratory function.

Participate in quality assurance programs, departmental and hospital educational and research services.

For Further Job-Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Chris O’Dea on 08 6456 4223.

To apply: https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=402568

Lead Respiratory Services – Senior Scientist Role in Adelaide’s Southern Metro

Join SA Health as a Senior Respiratory Scientist / Quality Control Officer at Flinders Medical Centre, where you’ll deliver expert respiratory diagnostic services using advanced technology. This ongoing position offers the opportunity to lead quality control procedures while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative healthcare environment. Make a meaningful impact on patient care while advancing your career with South Australia’s largest employer in our state-of-the-art teaching hospital.

About the role: 

Reporting to the RFL Manager, this role is a senior clinical and technical role within the Respiratory Function Laboratory. The position provides advanced respiratory diagnostic services, leads quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) programs, and ensures compliance with TSANZ / National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation standards.

Duties for the role will include:

• Direct day-to-day supervision of respiratory scientists, coordinate daily lab operations to ensure service continuity
• Perform and oversee complex lung function testing
• Develop, implement, and monitor the laboratory Quality Management System (QMS)
• Contributing to the development of an integrated team approach and culture that is highly responsive to the needs of clinical services

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Medical Science, Respiratory Science, or related discipline,
• Certified Respiratory Function Scientist by ANZSRS, or international equivalent, e.g. Association of Respiratory Technology & Physiology (ARTP),
• Professional Registration or illegible registration with ACCP
• Demonstrated advanced competency across routine and advanced pulmonary function testing, including cardiopulmonary exercise testing,
• Demonstrated experience managing complex inpatient and urgent testing workflows.
• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in a Respiratory Function Laboratory,
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior respiratory scientists.

Want To Know More? Contact: Ms Xiao-Hui Liu, Principal Respiratory Scientist, (08) 8204 4622, [email protected]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday 19 March 2026

Attachments:

• Senior Respiratory Scientist – Quality Control Officer MeS3- Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

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 hereto 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: 931401

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