About the role

Permanent full-time opportunity to provide authoritative clinical and operational leadership, applying expert-level knowledge in respiratory and sleep science to optimise patient care, workforce capability and service performance.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health’s values:

Direct and be professionally accountable for the delivery, governance and strategic advancement of respiratory and sleep clinical measurement services across multidisciplinary teams, providing authoritative, expert-level clinical and consultancy advice to support high-quality, evidence-based care at hospital, health service and state-wide levels.

Lead and provide authoritative strategic advice regarding service planning, redesign, workforce capability and clinical governance through active membership of the Thoracic Medicine Management Advisory Group and other relevant executive and multidisciplinary governance forums.

Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Respiratory and Sleep Investigations Unit, with whole-of-service accountability for performance, workforce, quality, activity, governance and sustainability, ensuring safe, effective and future-focused service delivery across all service locations.

Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of service improvement initiatives, programs and policies (including student and staff education and research), ensuring effective translation of evidence and innovation into clinical practice across respiratory and sleep services.

Application and further details via QLD Health Smartjobs website: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=14904&in_jnCounter=223152728&in_skills=clinical+measurement&in_location=Brisbane++North+&in_orderby=scoringdesc

Job description

Sleep and Lung Care is a large respiratory and sleep specialist clinic with laboratories in Epping, Brunswick, Doncaster, Kilmore and Braybrook. We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Scientist to join our team in a permanent full-time role.

Working directly under the Head Scientist (Lab Manager), you will support the leadership of our laboratory team and help deliver high-quality respiratory diagnostic services across our sites.

Key responsibilities

• Perform high-quality lung function testing in accordance with ATS guidelines
• Supervise and train junior staff
• Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment
• Maintain accurate patient records and confidentiality
• Manage stock levels and assist with laboratory workflow
• Set up home sleep studies, with training provided

About you

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Respiratory Scientist
• Proficient in spirometry, gas transfer, body plethysmography, bronchial challenge testing, respiratory pressures and oxygen assessments
• Tertiary qualification in Health Science
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure
• Professional, self-motivated and team-focused

Why join us

• Senior role with leadership responsibilities
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Opportunity to work across multiple specialist laboratory sites
• Ongoing professional development
• If you are an enthusiastic team player committed to clinical excellence and professional growth, we encourage you to apply.p.lyell@sleepandlungcare.com.au

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Respiratory and Sleep Services
• Salary $71,046.00 – $86,729.00 p.a. (Pro Rata) MeS1| Full Time / Part Time options – Ongoing

We are looking for a Respiratory Scientist to join our Respiratory and Sleep Services unit! 

The Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) Respiratory Function Laboratories (RFL) is the primary service provider for the southern area of South Australia. We offer a comprehensive range of respiratory function tests. We have two respiratory function units located at the Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga GP Plus Super Clinic.

As the Respiratory Scientist, you will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary healthcare team to deliver services effectively. You will provide quality and timely diagnostic respiratory measurements to patients referred to the SALHN RFL. You will be a member of a small, dedicated team of respiratory scientists to apply your knowledge and expertise to ensure that all patient testing is performed to the highest standard.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Senior Respiratory Scientist and the Principal Respiratory Scientist, some of your duties may involve:

• Provide quality and timely routine diagnostic respiratory physiological measurements to patients referred to the SALHN RFL.
• Deliver professional, empathetic patient care across diverse populations.
• Contributing to quality assurance, credentialing, and ongoing professional development that meet the requirements of professional and regulatory bodies.

About you:

• Bachelor of Health Science, Applied Science or an equivalent qualification.
• Clinical measurements expertise.
• Commitment to the quality of services provided.
• Demonstrated thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organise work to meet deadlines and achieve set goals.
• Clinical knowledge in physiology.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Ms Xiao-Hui Liu, Principal Respiratory Scientist, (08) 8204 4622, XiaoHui.Liu@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday, 14th May 2026

Attachments:

• 935275 Respiratory Scientist – Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits, which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click hereto find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 935275

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Specific job details can be found below:
https://www.seek.com.au/job/87067810?type=standard&ref=search-standalone#sol=eb927456f602751382f9e9895829f968fb957a07

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Eastern Health Respiratory Laboratory team in a full time permanent role.

Specific job details can be found below:
https://www.seek.com.au/job/87067810?type=standard&ref=search-standalone#sol=eb927456f602751382f9e9895829f968fb957a07