Paediatric Clinical Respiratory Scientist
Support children's respiratory health through specialised lung function testing in a friendly, expert paediatric team
Remuneration: $37.04 - $52.83 per hour + superannuation
Applications Close: Sunday 29th June 2025
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About the role:
We’re looking for a motivated and experienced respiratory scientist to join our dedicated team, focusing on lung function testing for paediatric patients from a variety of clinical backgrounds. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, nurses, and administrative staff to deliver high-quality care and accurate respiratory assessments.
Where you’ll be working:
The Newcastle Infant and Child Lung Function Centre is located within the Paediatric Outpatients Department at John Hunter Children's Hospital. We provide pulmonary function testing and associated services for both inpatients and outpatients, serving the needs of our patients at all times while maintaining the highest measurement and ethical standards.
We aim to develop strong productive multi-disciplinary partnerships and are committed to quality excellence in research advancement and teaching in the field of respiratory science.
As part of our small and supportive team, you’ll find purpose in your work and pride in the impact you make on children’s health. Every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to excellence in paediatric respiratory care.
About you:
We’re seeking a skilled respiratory scientist with:
- Experience in performance of routine respiratory function tests including flow- volume loops and measurement of lung volumes and transfer factors.
- Experience in the more complex assessment of lung function including bronchial provocation testing (hypertonic saline and mannitol), skin prick testing, arterial blood gas sampling and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
- Experience in the conduct of quality assurance, maintenance and trouble-shooting of respiratory function equipment.
- Experience working with Paediatric patients
Requirements:
- Undergraduate Degree in Applied Science or other degree in Science deemed equivalent by the employer.
Additional Information:
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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.
- If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Lauren Platt on Lauren.Platt@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
