Overview
Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time
• Position Classification: Scientific Officer
• Remuneration: $37.04 - $52.83 per hour plus superannuation
• Hours Per Week: 24
• Location: Cowra Hospital
• Applications Close: 6 October 2025 - 11:59pm
A position exists within NSW Health Pathology for a motivated Medical Laboratory Scientist on a permanent part-time basis. This is an opportunity to become part of a small rural team of dedicated, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues. You'll be working in a multi-disciplinary laboratory covering Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Coagulation and Transfusion along with providing on-call services.
Cowra is a charming town set on the banks of the Lachlan river and is surrounded by vineyards, waterways and picturesque countryside and about to open a brand new hospital.
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What we can offer you
* This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $3,150 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements.
* Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
* Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
* Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement.
Qualifications
* Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite
* Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
* Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory
* Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
* Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
Need more information?
1) Clarifications about the Position Description and application process. 2) For role related queries contact Danielle Whiting at the NSW Health email address provided in the advertisement (omit links).
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. A non-citizen or non-permanent resident is eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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