SA Health Job reference: 931401 Location: 5042 - BEDFORD PARK Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre– Respiratory, Sleep and Ventilation Services Salary $104,180 - $116,693 p.a. (Pro Rata) MES3 | Ongoing, Full Time Position Available Lead Respiratory Services - Senior Scientist Role in Adelaide's Southern Metro Join SA Health as a Senior Respiratory Scientist / Quality Control Officer at Flinders Medical Centre, where you'll deliver expert respiratory diagnostic services using advanced technology. This ongoing position offers the opportunity to lead quality control procedures while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative healthcare environment. Make a meaningful impact on patient care while advancing your career with South Australia's largest employer in our state-of-the-art teaching hospital. About the role: Reporting to the RFL Manager, this role is a senior clinical and technical role within the Respiratory Function Laboratory. The position provides advanced respiratory diagnostic services, leads quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) programs, and ensures compliance with TSANZ / National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation standards. Duties for the role will include: Direct day-to-day supervision of respiratory scientists, coordinate daily lab operations to ensure service continuity Perform and oversee complex lung function testing Develop, implement, and monitor the laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) Contributing to the development of an integrated team approach and culture that is highly responsive to the needs of clinical services About you: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Medical Science, Respiratory Science, or related discipline, Certified Respiratory Function Scientist by ANZSRS, or international equivalent, e.g. Association of Respiratory Technology & Physiology (ARTP), Professional Registration or illegible registration with ACCP Demonstrated advanced competency across routine and advanced pulmonary function testing, including cardiopulmonary exercise testing, Demonstrated experience managing complex inpatient and urgent testing workflows. Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in a Respiratory Function Laboratory, Experience supervising or mentoring junior respiratory scientists. Want To Know More? Contact: Ms X Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Friday 13 March 2026 Attachments: 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. Clickto 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 in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 931401 Flexibility Statement 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.
