Respiratory Scientist

Whether you're passionate about patient care, administration, technology or research, there's a role for you at NSW Health.

$73,440.82 - $104,751.61 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging

Temporary Full Time until 8 February 2026 | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ596198 | Grade: Scientific Officer | Applications close: 18 August 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The principal responsibility of the position is to run the Respiratory Laboratory under the direction of the Director of Respiratory Medicine.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A Little About Us.

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven's major referral and teaching hospital with over 500 beds. The campus includes the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre and offers a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services.

Wollongong is an hour's drive south of Sydney, bordered by the Royal National Park, Lake Illawarra, the Tasman Sea, and the Illawarra Escarpment. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits Of Working With ISLHD.

We offer a range of benefits to support work-life balance and career growth, including:

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) – paid day off once a month (eligible full-time employees)
• Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
• Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership for employees and their families (eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential support for staff and families
• Discounted private health insurance options
• Career progression, professional development, and secondment opportunities

Requirements

To apply, read the Position Description, then submit your resume and answer the selection criteria via our online portal. Essential requirements include:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment.

We are dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment, aligned with NSW Health's Child Safe Standards, ensuring children and young people feel safe, supported, and included. All staff must prioritize the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, working actively to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

• Visit the ISLHD website for application tips and more information.
• Visit the Stepping Up website to support Aboriginal applicants in navigating the recruitment process.
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• For queries or assistance, contact Amanda Vickers at Amanda.Vickers@health.nsw.gov.au