Senior Hospital Scientist (Senior Scientific Officer) - Brain Banking
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- Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ636580 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $116,905 - $153,444 per annum + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ636580
About the Role
Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) is the principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney and offers speciality services from its main campus as well as from Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and Dame Edith Walker Hospitals. Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is one of Australia's leading hospitals, providing an extensive range of diagnostic and treatment services. Its specialities include cardiology, obstetrics and gynaecology, cancer, respiratory medicine, neurology, liver and kidney transplants.
The primary purpose of the role is to manage brain banking activities of the RPA Department of Neuropathology, including the Australian Sports Brain Bank, Australian Veterans Brain Bank, MS Australia Brain Bank and Neurological Brain Bank (alongside relevant University staff as needed). This includes overall managerial responsibilities, database management, as well as implementation of new and existing brain banking procedures.
To provide high level expert advice on all aspects of biobanking to the Sydney Local Health District Chief Executive.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
Has minimum level of Master of Science (or equivalent) in Pathology/Medicine or related field.
Demonstrated experience in operating within the framework of the NSW Human Tissue Act and/or other relevant state legislations.
Current NSW driver licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Proven track record (presentation/publications) in brain banking and/or brain tissue research.
Benefits and Perks!
Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
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For enquiries, please contact A/Professor Michael Buckland on (02) 9114 4009 or email at michael.buckland@health.nsw.gov.au.
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Applications Close: 2 March 2026
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