15222-02MWQ

Graduate Respiratory Scientist
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 06 June 2025

Classification: Health Professional Level 1
Salary: $78,287 - $95,022 plus superannuation
Position No: 15222-02MWQ
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 30 May 2025
Contact Officer: Shantelle Tibben on Shantelle.Tibben@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 2806


What can we offer you: 

  • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
  • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
  • Flexible working conditions.
  • 11.5% Superannuation.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program.
  • Access to discounted gym membership.
  • Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
  • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
  • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval)

About the Role:

The Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (RPL) is accredited by the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) to provide clinical services to adult and paediatric patients for the assessment and monitoring of respiratory conditions. The RPL provides a suite of respiratory assessment, including spirometry, lung volume measurements, gas transfer, bronchial provocation testing, cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Graduate Respiratory Scientist to become a part of the allied health team. This position requires the ability to develop knowledge and competency to conduct tasks and activities within scope of practice according to procedures and published standards. The role includes supporting the operational and quality management requirements of the respiratory physiology measurement. The role requires participation in and contribution to continual professional development of the Respiratory Scientist group. Within CHS, the respiratory science profession is part of the Clinical Measurement Science (CMS) disciplines. The CMS disciplines are cardiac, neurophysiology, respiratory and sleep sciences. Scientific staff employed across CMS work under a collective vision Clinical Measurement Science professionals deliver compassionate service through collaboration and excellence.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

  • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
  • Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
  • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
  • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

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Note

This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Career interest categories:

Graduates, trainees and apprentices
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services