Respiratory Scientist - Senior (Lung Function Laboratory)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Respiratory Scientist – Senior (Lung Function Laboratory) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Undertake routine and complex respiratory clinical measurement procedures with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Deliver, supervise, and teach routine and advanced respiratory investigation services using specialised biomedical instrumentation
• Provide clinical practice supervision to Respiratory Clinical Measurement Scientists 
• Instigate and contribute to research activities within the Lung Function Laboratory 

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Science (or equivalent) which includes a physiology component
• While not mandatory, Membership and participation in relevant professional societies will be highly regarded, e.g., ANZSRS or ACCP.
• Blue Card (GCH will cover cost)
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary part time (19.2 hrs p.f. up to 4 months with possibility of extension) 
• Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Us

An integral part of the Department of Respiratory Medicine, the Lung Function Laboratory provides inpatient and outpatient pulmonary function testing services to clients to aid in the diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 30 January 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC673209

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.