Clinical Perfusionist Trainee

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.

• Fixed Term Full Time position (80 hrs/fn)
• Clinical Perfusionist Grade 1 (TR11)
• The Alfred Location
• Great staff benefits!

Department

The Perfusion department at the Alfred provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art Perfusion Service in the treatment of cardiac and respiratory diseases, working in close collaboration with the relevant services within the Directorate of Alfred Heart & Lung (Department of Cardiothoracic & Transplantation, Department of Cardiology and Department of Respiratory Medicine) as well as with the Intensive Care and Emergency Departments. Involvement in clinical research and development projects further complements the Departmental workload.

Position Summary

Working under the direct supervision of senior perfusionists, the role involves the development of knowledge, technical skills and professional competencies required to become an accredited Clinical Perfusionist with the Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusion. The successful candidate will assist in the set-up, operation and monitoring of Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Furthermore, they will have the unique opportunity to develop skills in advanced cardiac support techniques including Ventricular Assist Devices, ECMO and XVIVO organ procurement. The successful candidate will also be required to participate in education, quality improvement and research within the department.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor of Science or Applied Science
• Eligibility to enrol in the Masters of Cardiovascular Perfusion course with Monash University.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team in an often-challenging environment, exhibiting initiative, strength of character, and facilitative qualities.

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite child care services
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance

For queries regarding this position, please contact Josh Byrne (Clinical Perfusion Manager) at [email protected]

Applications close: 11pm AEST, Thursday 11th November 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