Scientific Officer

Job Description

locations NSW - Sydney, CBD, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: February 10, 2025 (28 days left to apply) job requisition id JR138457 Job Description: Position Title: Scientific OfficerEmployment Type: 6 Months maximum term contractHours per week: 38 H/WPosition Grade: SO year 1-8Salary: $67454.88-$97706.98 base per annumEnterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisation’ Hospital Scientists Agreement 2020Department Name: Sydney Heart Valve Bank Xavier Building Darlinghurst About us: St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate. Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include: Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff Opportunity to access a wide range of clinical and non-clinical education programs Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network Employee Assistance Program Work/Life balance About you: Are you passionate about advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes? Do you have a background in health or life sciences? If so, we want you to be a part of our cutting-edge Heart Valve Bank team! What You'll Do: Collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team focused on heart valve research and development Utilise your expertise in health or life sciences to conduct critical analyses and contribute to ground-breaking studies. Drive advancements in heart valve technology and improve patient treatment outcomes Engage in a variety of tasks including data collection, analysis, and interpretation, while staying at the cutting edge of scientific advancements. What We’re Looking For: A solid background in health or life sciences, with relevant qualifications and experience Strong analytical skills and a passion for research and development Excellent teamwork abilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving A commitment to advancing cardiac health and contributing to transformative patient care Why Join Us? Be a part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives by contributing to pioneering heart valve therapies Application Instructions: To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account. Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's: St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive ( PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive. Selection Criteria: Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia. Tertiary qualification or substantial work experience in Health or Life Sciences. Knowledge of human anatomy/function and basic medical terminology. Able to follow directions and adhere to the documented procedures. Computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Able to self-manage time, prioritize workloads and multi-task when required. As required; at times work independently and at other times be an effective and supportive team-member. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Able to liaise with others. Knowledge of surgical aseptic techniques and demonstrated ability to work in a sterile operating room or clean room setting. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Contact Details: Closing Date: 9 February 2025 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit or get in contact at View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. Become a healthcare superhero About Us St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney (SVHNS) comprises St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service, St Joseph’s Hospital, Auburn, and St Vincent's Correctional Health Service, Parklea. Part of the NSW-based arm of St Vincent’s Health Australia, SVHNS provides significant training and research activities housing several specialty units that are internationally recognised as centres of excellence. These include heart and lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health and drug and alcohol services. We strive to not only meet the health needs of vulnerable populations, but to enable them to flourish as an acknowledgement of human dignity and as a commitment to justice. #J-18808-Ljbffr