Manager Neurophysiology

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• Full-Time Ongoing with monthly ADO
• Leadership opportunity
• Classification: Medical Scientist Grade 4 (RZ5–RZ7)

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
The Neurophysiology Department delivers specialised neurodiagnostic services across inpatient, outpatient and surgical settings.  It plays a critical role in supporting the diagnosis and management of epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, neurocritical care, and functional neurosurgery.

THE ROLE
Alfred Health is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Manager, Neurophysiology Service (Grade 4 Scientist) to lead our advanced neurodiagnostic services within the Alfred Brain Program.  This senior leadership role is responsible for the professional, technical and operational management of neurophysiology services, including EEG, Video-EEG Monitoring, EMG/NCS, intraoperative neuromonitoring, ICU neurophysiology and complex procedures such as Stereo-EEG.

Working collaboratively with Neurology, Neurosurgery, Epilepsy, ICU and perioperative teams, the Manager will drive service development, ensure high-quality patient care, and support clinical innovation, research and education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead delivery of advanced neurophysiology services (EEG, VEM, EMG/NCS, IONM, SEEG).

• Provide expert interpretation and reporting of complex neurodiagnostic studies.

• Oversee service operations, workflow, resource allocation and equipment governance.

• Drive service development, quality improvement and accreditation activities.

• Manage budgets, procurement and strategic planning in partnership with Alfred Brain leadership.

• Lead, develop and support a multidisciplinary neurophysiology team.

• Deliver specialist education and training to medical, nursing and allied health staff.

• Support and contribute to neurophysiology research and innovation initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with safety, risk, regulatory and professional standards.

• Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture within the department.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Essential:
- Bachelor of Applied Science / Bachelor of Science (or equivalent)
- Certified Neuroscientist credential
- Minimum 10 years’ experience
- Extensive experience performing and supervising neurodiagnostic procedures
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Current Police Check and Working with Children Check

Desirable:
- Higher degree (Master’s or PhD)
- Registration with ANSA
- Experience in teaching and research

Please include a cover letter and CV with your applicantion, any enquiries please contact Craig Spiers Clinical Service Director via [email protected]

BENEFITS
- Salary packaging
- Onsite health & wellbeing programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative clinical environment

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Craig Spiers, Clinical Service Director Alfred Brain, [email protected]

Applications close at 11.00 pm on Friday 12th of December 2025

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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au