NSW Nreborn Screening Programme - Hospital Scientific Officer

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Scientific Off

Remuneration: 79433.52 - 113298.98 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ690686

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 10 September 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Ingrid Prammer on ingrid.prammer@health.nsw.gov.au

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What You'll Be Doing

The NSW Newborn Screening (NBS) Programme, situated in The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, is the State Reference Laboratory which screens all newborns in NSW and the ACT (approx 100,000 babies per annum) for the detection of over 30 inborn errors of metabolism. The Department also provides an advisory service for the further investigation, monitoring and management of patients detected with a disorder by the screening tests, as well as specialised services to interstate and overseas reference laboratories.

This scientific staff member is required to support all activities performed within the Statewide Programme. The scientist will perform analytical screening assays using tandem mass spectrometry, immunoassay, manual enzymatic and chromatographic techniques to detect selected inborn errors of metabolism. The scientist will be expected to be competent with computer systems and may be responsible daily for data entry of results, generation of reports and to assist with data entry of demographic information on babies born in NSW and ACT. The scientist will be required to perform equipment maintenance tasks for any instrumentation within the Programme. The scientist will assist with all quality activities of the Department including database audit.

All staff within the department are expected to act in a courteous and professional manner in all aspects of interaction with other hospital staff, parents, associated medical officers and other health professionals.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How To Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience Responses to the questions below:BSc or equivalent. Higher degree or credentials from relevant professional society, eg HGSA or RCPA preferred.Advanced computer skills including experience with statistical packages.Experience with immunoassay.Experience with chromatographic and electrophoresis techniques.Experience with tandem mass spectrometry.Experience with DNA extraction and variant identification.Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.Ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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