Senior Pulmonary Function Technician

Full-time (job-share considered)
$54.55 - $60 per hour + salary packaging

About the Role

Join a dynamic Diagnostic Services team in a senior role with responsibility for shaping the future of pulmonary function testing across Ballarat and Horsham. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of clinical standards, lead TSANZ accreditation, and support innovation in respiratory diagnostics.

• Lead lab readiness for TSANZ accreditation and maintain compliance
• Perform and oversee advanced pulmonary function testing
• Support clinical governance and staff capability across sites
• Collaborate across disciplines within Diagnostics
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and innovation
• Optional involvement in ECG, Holter, EEG and pacing

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain pulmonary function lab accreditation and documentation
• Perform accurate and high-quality respiratory function tests
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment
• Liaise with internal and external clinicians
• Supervise and mentor staff or students
• Support infection control and safety compliance

Skills & Experience

• Health Science degree in a relevant discipline
• Certified Respiratory Function Scientist (or working towards)
• Expertise in pulmonary testing and related diagnostics
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Sound clinical judgement and attention to detail

To view the full Position Description, click here.

Interested?
Click APPLY, or for a confidential discussion, contact Peter Kyatt, Manager - Diagnostics on 03 5320 6713

We’re actively reviewing applications as they come in. Applications will close once the position is filled.

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. 

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits 

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Staff Fitness program
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city.  Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.  Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Horsham Region

Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region.  With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play.  Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.

With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore. 

If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you. To learn more about Horsham please click – Visit Horsham

Diversity and Inclusion 
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.