Sydney Cord Blood Bank (SCBB) Quality Officer - REQ613575
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- Hospital Scientist (Scientific Officer)
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ613575 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 30 June 2027
Position Classification: Scientific Off
Remuneration: 73440.82 - 104751.61- Full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ613575
Location: Randwick
Application Close: Midnight 17th November 2025
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
What you'll be doing
The Sydney Cord Blood Bank (SCBB, part of the Sydney Children’s Hospital) was founded in 1996 with the mission of manufacturing cord blood units of the highest quality to be made universally available for life-saving treatments. The Bank holds over 15,000 cord blood units (CBU) in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) facility licensed by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT).
The SCBB is a member of AusCord, the National Cord Blood Collection Network of Australia, which is the cooperative network of three public cord blood banks in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry. AusCord aims to coordinate and standardise operational and quality procedures and centralise the registration of available Australian cord blood units. The SCBB is responsible for the collection, processing, testing, storage and release of umbilical cord blood to be used for patients in need of a haematopoietic progenitor cell transplant (cord blood transplant or CBT).
This position is part of the SCBB Quality Unit (QU). The QU is responsible for the maintenance of the SCBB Quality Management System (QMS) under the SCBB Director, including all tasks required for the efficient and correct operations of key quality system elements, in accordance with local procedures and regulatory requirements (i.e. TGA code GMP and NetCord-FACT). The QU is also responsible for actions related to the release of CBU to patients requiring CBT.
The objective of this position is to provide support to the SCBB Quality Manager and Director for the maintenance of the QMS and CBU release for CBT.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- A degree in science from an approved university or college of advanced education requiring a minimum of three years full-time study
- Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience working within a quality management framework, such as TGA, FACT, NATA.
- Demonstrated basic knowledge of haematology and/or cellular therapies. Health Practitioner
- Experience with database applications including displaying high attention to detail in the collection, collation and presentation of data.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging for tax savings
- Meal entertainment savings
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
- Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Guy Klamer on Guy.Klamer@invalidemail.com
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@invalidemail.com
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description . Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
Eligibility List
An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies. (temporary PT adverts)
