Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C Laboratory >200Remuneration: $145,462.37 - $153,444.65 per annum plus superannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ649572Location: John Hunter HospitalApplications Close: 31 March 2026 - 11:59pmAbout the opportunityNSW Health Pathology is seeking a motivated Laboratory Manager - Pre-Analytical to join our John Hunter Hospital team on a permanent full time basis. This leadership role is responsible for the day to day operational management of the pre‐analytical laboratory, ensuring high quality, timely and safe pathology services while providing leadership and support to scientific and technical staff. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong technical expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to lead teams in a complex, fast‐paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to one of NSW's leading tertiary hospitals and play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care.
What you'll be doingResponsible for managing the laboratory to provide an efficient and effective service across operational management, compliance management, financial planning and reporting, department performance monitoring and reporting, corporate risk management, human resources management and strategic planning.
What we can offer you
* Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
* Work-life balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
* Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in‐house training with RTO My Health Learning
* Health & wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
* Tertiary qualifications of at least a Bachelor Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science, with subjects relevant to pathology or an equivalent recognised qualification relevant to Medical Laboratory Science or relevant specialty.
* Proven leadership and operational management skills and experience including budget management, staff and resource management and maintenance of professional standards and accreditation within organisational funding and performance frameworks.
* Demonstrated experience with the implementation of quality improvement and risk management including an understanding of the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements in healthcare.
* Demonstrated experience in change management and use of financial, statistical, human resources and management data to proactively improve laboratory efficiency and effectiveness.
* Demonstrated strategic thinking and professional networks in a specialty of pathology relevant to the laboratory, and understanding of the role and function of public laboratories within the Australian and NSW health systems.
* Advanced knowledge and operating competency with Laboratory Information Systems, Microsoft Office applications and Quality Management Systems and proven data analysis skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service with a high level of interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and interact professionally with a diverse range of people at all levels.
Information for Applicants
* NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
* NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
* NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website.
* You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
* All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
* An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
* We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this position3) For role related queries or questions contact Kim Bevan at Kim.Bevan@health.nsw.gov.au
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