What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neurophysiology Scientist position at The Alfred Foundation?
Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Neurosciences unit is a clinical diagnostic unit supporting the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery. The unit provides a comprehensive neurophysiology service including routine EEG, long- term inpatient video EEG monitoring (VEM), nerve conductions studies, somatosensory evoked potentials, visual evoked potentials and continuous ICU EEG monitoring. The Neurophysiology unit is actively involved with the Neurosurgery Department, providing comprehensive support in the stereo EEG program and intraoperative neuromonitoring service. These include intraoperative SEEG implant, monitoring, cortical stimulation and radio frequency thermocoagulation.
The Role
The Grade 1 Scientist will be an essential member of the Neurophysiology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for clinical testing of outpatients and inpatients at the Alfred. The position includes carrying administrative and clinical analytical duties as well as opportunity to be upskilled in the advanced EEG program and participate in clinical research. In addition, the scientist should perform all duties of the position to the best of their ability
Experience And Qualifications Required
Bachelor of Science or Applied Science
Clinical experience in a health and/or Neurophysiology field
Willingness to further gain experience in all aspects of Neurophysiology
Eligibility for registration with Association of Neurophysiology Scientist (ANSA)
Staff Benefits
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Cecilia Harb, Manager of Clinical Neurophysiology or at c.harb@alfred.org.au
Applications close 11pm AEST, Monday, 5 October 2026
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- Permanent
- Full time 80hrs per fortnight
- Grade 1 (RX1-RX7)
- The Alfred
- Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave including ADOs and salary packaging
The Neurosciences unit is a clinical diagnostic unit supporting the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery. The unit provides a comprehensive neurophysiology service including routine EEG, long- term inpatient video EEG monitoring (VEM), nerve conductions studies, somatosensory evoked potentials, visual evoked potentials and continuous ICU EEG monitoring. The Neurophysiology unit is actively involved with the Neurosurgery Department, providing comprehensive support in the stereo EEG program and intraoperative neuromonitoring service. These include intraoperative SEEG implant, monitoring, cortical stimulation and radio frequency thermocoagulation.
The Role
The Grade 1 Scientist will be an essential member of the Neurophysiology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for clinical testing of outpatients and inpatients at the Alfred. The position includes carrying administrative and clinical analytical duties as well as opportunity to be upskilled in the advanced EEG program and participate in clinical research. In addition, the scientist should perform all duties of the position to the best of their ability
Experience And Qualifications Required
Bachelor of Science or Applied Science
Clinical experience in a health and/or Neurophysiology field
Willingness to further gain experience in all aspects of Neurophysiology
Eligibility for registration with Association of Neurophysiology Scientist (ANSA)
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
- Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
- Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Cecilia Harb, Manager of Clinical Neurophysiology or at c.harb@alfred.org.au
Applications close 11pm AEST, Monday, 5 October 2026
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.