Scientific Officer

1 day ago

Westmead, New South Wales, Australia Western Sydney Local Health District Full time $73,000 - $104,751 per year
  • Advance brain science & patient care daily
  • Shape lives with every diagnostic insight
  • Join a supportive, specialist-led team

Use science to uncover brain activity, support diagnosis & change lives. Apply now

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Scientific Officer

Remuneration: $73, $104,751.61 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Join a team dedicated to better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.

  • Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs
  • Offers primary, secondary, and tertiary health care
  • Supports over a million residents in the Greater Western Region
  • Committed to innovation and patient centered care
  • Strong focus on collaboration and respect in service delivery
  • Empowering teams to make a lasting impact

What you'll be doing

In this role, you'll perform advanced neurodiagnostic procedures to help diagnose neurological conditions and directly contribute to patient outcomes.

  • Performing EEG, NCS/EMG, EP and tremor studies
  • Troubleshooting equipment and interpreting results
  • Creating scientific reports for clinical teams
  • Guiding and educating patients through procedures
  • Collaborating on research and innovation projects

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

  • Tertiary qualification in a science related field

Selection Criteria:

  • Tertiary qualification in a science related field
  • Demonstrated knowledge in technical procedures associated with specialised procedures and/or treatments relevant to a speciality and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and staff
  • Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in the speciality and resolve general and complex issues within the Department
  • Commitment to the principles of quality management and maintaining continuous quality improvement to patient care within WSLHD

Requisition ID: REQ603539

Applications Close: 14th September 2025

Need more information?

  • Discover more about the application process.
  • Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
  • Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
  • For inquiries about the role, contact Gaven Lin on

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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