Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $38.52 - $54.94 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ652546
Location: Cowra Hospital
Applications Close: 15 April 2026 - 11:59pm
About The Opportunity
Want to contribute to the healthcare of the community? Join NSW Health Pathology and make a difference.
This is an opportunity to become part of a small rural team of dedicated, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues working at the Cowra laboratory performing diagnostic pathology testing and associated duties across a range of disciplines. 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
Financial Benefits - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
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.
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.
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 institutionDemonstrated 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 suiteCustomer 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 proceduresAbility to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlinesDemonstrated 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 laboratoryDisplay 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 environmentSound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
Information for applicants
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.This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.
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