Make a difference in young lungs - deliver expert paediatric respiratory testing in a specialised lab supporting care, research and collaboration
Remuneration: $76,378.47 – $108,941.55 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: John Hunter Children's Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until July 2026
Position Classification: Scientific Off
Requisition ID: REQ631680
Applications Close: Wednesday 14th January 2026
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Paediatric Clinical Respiratory Scientist to join the Paediatric Respiratory Laboratory at the Newcastle Infant and Child Lung Function Centre. This role offers the opportunity to work in a specialised paediatric setting, delivering high-quality pulmonary function testing for infants and children across inpatient and outpatient services.
Aligned with NSW Health's vision of Excellence. Every patient. Every time, our laboratory is committed to providing accurate, ethical and clinically meaningful respiratory function measurement while supporting research, teaching and multidisciplinary collaboration.
About The Service
The Newcastle Infant and Child Lung Function Centre provides comprehensive pulmonary function testing and associated services to paediatric patients. The laboratory is located within Paediatric Ambulatory Care Services (Paediatric Outpatients) on Level 2 of the campus and operates Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm.
Clinical testing is conducted between 8:30am and 4:30pm, with daily calibration, quality control and safety checks completed each morning to ensure the highest testing standards.
About The Role
In this role, you will perform a wide range of paediatric respiratory function tests and support the day-to-day operation of the laboratory. You will work closely with medical, nursing and allied health staff, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and assist the Scientific Director with research and development activities.
Key Responsibilities Include
Performing respiratory function testing safely, accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with recognised professional guidelines
Communicating effectively with patients, families and hospital staff to ensure valid and reliable test results
Managing technical and administrative duties to support efficient laboratory operations
Maintaining laboratory records and preparing statistical and clinical reports
Undertaking quality assurance, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure ongoing accuracy and reliability
Adapting to evolving testing procedures, systems and technologies
Supporting research, teaching and continuous quality improvement activities
About You
We require someone with:
The ability to deal clearly and effectively with patients of varying physical disabilities in obtaining accurate pulmonary function measurements.
The ability to adapt to the changing requirements of different testing procedures and updates to testing systems, whilst maintaining scientific accuracy and validity of test results.
Experience in performance of routine respiratory function tests including flow- volume loops and measurement of lung volumes and transfer factors.
Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
Demonstrated IT skills including management of clinical databases.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
Orientation and Professional Development
New staff will complete a comprehensive orientation program through HNE Health and the Paediatric Respiratory Laboratory, covering child protection, workplace health and safety, fire safety, hospital systems, policies and procedures.
Ongoing professional development is strongly encouraged and supported, including formal study, participation in scientific meetings, in-service education, research involvement and professional examinations.
Requirements
Undergraduate Degree in Applied Science or other degree in Science deemed equivalent by the employer.
What We Offer
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:
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Proximity to shopping and other services
ADO's each month (for full time employees)
Salary packaging options
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
Additional Information
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD- for confidential support.
How To Apply
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
Describe your experience in performing routine respiratory function tests including flow- volume loops and measurement of lung volumes and transfer factors.
Describe your experience in conducting of quality assurance, maintenance and trouble-shooting of respiratory function equipment.
Outline how you put your organisational and time management skills into practice in the workplace
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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.