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Peninsula Health
Reference Number 36491
Position Title Respiratory Scientist
Employment Status Limited Term Part Time
Location Frankston Hospital
Advertisement text • Respiratory Scientist
• Salary Packaging available
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
• Classification Range: SCIENTIST GR1 YR1 to GR2 YR2 (RX1-RY5)*


Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

Our hospitals and Emergency Departments are located at Frankston and Rosebud and we provide a wide range of community health, dental, rehabilitation, mental health, palliative care and aged care services from campuses at Frankston, Hastings, Mornington, Mount Eliza and Rosebud.

The available position is for 1 day a week, limited term part time. The position is available for either a Grade 2 scientist or an experienced Grade 1 scientist to work in the Lung Function Laboratory at Frankston Hospital (although occasionally some work at Rosebud Hospital may be required). There is the possibility of additional casual days depending on the demand. The successful applicant must have a Science Degree. Previous experience in a Lung Function Laboratory is essential.

The Department of Thoracic Medicine is a multidisciplinary setting and you would be liasing with other scientists, doctors and other healthcare professionals. The fully accredited Laboratory incorporates two Lung Function Laboratories at Frankston and a satellite Laboratory at Rosebud Hospital. Our Lung Function Laboratories provide both routine and specialised lung function testing, such as cardiopulmonary exercise testing, plethymography, altitude testing and oxygen assessments. Opportunities for further development and education are available. Comprehensive training will be provided to the successful applicant.

What Next
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Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to salary circular MEDICAL SCIENTISTS, PHARMACISTS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021 – 2025 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
Selection Criteria
Contact Person Kim Gooey
Contact Number 97847988
Closing Date 01/05/2024
Position Description Position Description - Respiratory Scientist Grade.pdf