Scientific Officer

Role

A/Talent Acquisition Coordinator - Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 23/11/2026)

Position Classification: Scientific Officer

Location: Nepean Hospital

Remuneration: $ $52.83 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ599886

Applications Close: 04/09/2025

About NBMLHD

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a recognised leader in the healthcare industry. We provide public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region. Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that offers tertiary referral services across emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery.

Role overview

Nepean Hospital is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Scientific Officer to join our Respiratory Medicine team on a part-time basis. This role contributes to vital diagnostic services that support the health and wellbeing of our local community. As a Scientific Officer, you will perform high-quality respiratory function testing and contribute to the operation of our Lung Function Laboratory, supporting diagnosis, monitoring and management of respiratory conditions across a wide range of patient groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality respiratory function testing and contribute to the operation of the Lung Function Laboratory.
• Support the diagnosis, monitoring and management of respiratory conditions across diverse patient groups.
• Collaborate with the Respiratory Medicine team to deliver accurate and timely results.

What you will bring to the role

• A degree in Bachelor of Science or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with the equipment and procedures for measuring cardiopulmonary investigations as part of the Critical Care and Cardiopulmonary Research unit.
• Strong attention to detail and administrative skills.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Problem-solving ability and a commitment to excellence and continuous quality improvement.
• CRFS credential (Certified Respiratory Function Scientist) issued by the Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science is highly desirable but not mandatory.

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Diversity, inclusion and safety

NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from people of diverse backgrounds are welcomed, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; LGBTQI+ individuals; people with lived mental health experience; and people of mature age. The organisation supports child safe standards.

How to apply

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please refer to the links above.

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