NSW Health Pathology
Reference number
REQ638152
Occupation
Hospital Scientist
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Salary
$76, $108,941.55
Closing date
18 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $ $54.94 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ638152
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Applications Close: 18 February :59pm
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology are looking for a talented Hospital Scientist to join our Molecular Medicine Department based at John Hunter Hospital.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a highly sophisticated Genomics Laboratory with a team that specializes in germline analysis of genes associated with ovarian, breast and prostate cancer, and other hereditary cancers. You will work in a team of highly trained and experienced technical and scientific staff that offer innovative genomic testing solutions.
The NSW Health Pathology Molecular Medicine Department is located a short drive from Newcastle, on the John Hunter Hospital Campus, with beautiful surroundings and outdoor areas. The team you will be working with is dedicated, committed and positive, and strive for excellence to provide a quality Genomics service to NSW communities.
What we can offer you
* Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (full time positions only)
* 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
The Molecular Medicine Department performs genomic testing on constitutional/germline, prenatal, haematological and solid tumour samples. This recruitment is for a vacancy on our Germline team, who specialise in screening for hereditary cancer predisposition genes. In this position, you will be 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.
Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
* 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
* Demonstrated experience in methods used in a diagnostic genomics laboratory such as PCR, Sanger sequencing and Massive Parallel Sequencing; and knowledge of how the results are used in a hereditary cancer setting.
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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.
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Working Rights
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only 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 full time / 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 seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.