Senior Respiratory Scientist (523906)

The role:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Respiratory Scientist to assist the Clinical Directors in the planning and management of the operation and development of a Lung Function Laboratory for Tasmanian Health Service- North West, located at North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), providing an accredited service which is in accordance with Department requirements and national standards.

Reporting to the Clinical Directors, this role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including, but not limited to provide safe, high quality and compassionate patient care in delivery of laboratory operations, staff training, performance of routine and complex testing, and participation in educational and research activities.

Do you have:

• Knowledge and experience in a respiratory function unit or similar environment.

• Knowledge of, and experience in, respiratory function testing and equipment, including the practice of arterial blood gas testing and venepuncture.

• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal, high level interpersonal skills and the ability to work without direct supervision.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Hospital:

• The NWRH has a fully equipped lung function laboratory
• The position is supported by the staff specialist in respiratory medicine
• The laboratory performs adult and paediatric lung function tests.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term part time day worker position working 38 hours per fortnight commencing from June 2024 until February 2026

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $106,966 - $123,013 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
• Salary range is in accordance with the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement no.2 of 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Eligible for membership of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Experience or an equivalent qualification, appropriate to the nature of the work.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

For more information (Contact Officer)

Rob Fassett

Position: Clinical Director - Acute Medicine
Phone: (03) 6493 6***
E-mail: ***********@ths.tas.gov.au

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