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Dorevitch is part of Healius Limited, one of Australia's leading healthcare companies, Healius is synonymous with quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. It has an expansive network of pathology laboratories, collection centres and diagnostic imaging centres. Through this footprint and its 10,500+ people, Healius provides specialty diagnostic services to consumers and their referring practitioners. Healius provides quality healthcare services that are easily accessible and cost efficient, while supporting the coordination and continuity of quality patient care.
About the role
We have an exciting and rare opportunity for a Chief Microbiology Scientist to lead and oversee departmental testing and operations whilst fostering a collaborative and high performing environment in the laboratory.
The Chief Microbiology Scientist will manage the development, validation, implementation of protocols and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
This role involves strategic planning, client and resource management to optimise laboratory performance support clinical needs.
As the Chief Microbiology Scientist, you will be responsible for:
* Manage the department's annual operating plan and financial budgets
* Monitor and report on monthly financial KPI's.
* Prepare and submit recommendations for capital expenditure
* Ensure staff numbers for the department meet business requirements and KPI's
* Prepare, submit for approval, and implement a detailed annual business plan for the department
* Ensure business unit requirements are understood and focused on
Oversight of departmental testing, development and validation of methods
Maintain current scientific knowledge via appropriate resources (e.g., journals, scientific meetings, market developments in equipment and relevant technology).
Ensure all work practices and procedures are in place and followed by all department employees to ensure compliance with NATA/TGA/NPACC and the company's system
Proactively drive quality and workflow improvement initiatives
Collaborate with P&C to manage the recruitment and selection of all department employees by following the company's recruitment and selection policy and procedures
Ensure new employees receive induction to their new workplace and support the ongoing development of employees' skills and knowledge to meet job requirements
Manage employee work performance and morale and address poor performance in a timely manner
Ensuring SLA are met including client requirements
About you
To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent(AIMS Recognised)
6 years' experience as a senior scientist in related field with exposure across pathology
Minimum 2 years in a senior supervisory role with management of rosters, KPIs, turnaround times and performance management
Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide staff
Self-initiative and problem-solving capabilities
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in laboratory practices
Ability to foster a collaborative environment that encourages teamwork and knowledge sharing
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
This role may require additional vaccination history and evidence for department specific vaccine preventative diseases
Benefits and Wellbeing
As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
A marketplace of exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian and online retailers.
Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing consultations.
An e-learning platform with access to a library of courses and learning paths.
An Employee Assistance Program dedicated to employee health and wellbeing provided by professional coaches.
Fitness Passport - access fitness centres across Australia at a subsidised rate
Career growth opportunities across the Healius network
Being a part of a large ASX-listed organization focused on delivering positive outcomes to all Australians
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Dorevitch 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.
Dorevitch is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. TheAustralian Immunisation Handbooklists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.
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