Key competencies (role specific criteria):
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:
Demonstrated experience in or the ability to rapidly learn pre-analytical and post-analytical clinical laboratory tasks.
Demonstrated initiative, highly developed communication skills, and a commitment to personal and organisational excellence
Demonstrated high level skills, or the ability to rapidly acquire high level skills, in the use of the laboratory information system (AUSLAB) and the quality management system QIS2.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive team environment.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to quality and service improvement activities in accordance with National Association of Testing Authority/International Standardisation Organisation (NATA/ISO) accreditation / certification.
Qualifications, registrations and other requirements:
While not mandatory, a Certificate in Pathology (Laboratory Assistance) or equivalent would be well regarded.
The role is required to work Monday to Friday day shifts. Weekend and Public Holiday work may be required. If there is a future Business case for change required, this role may also have to perform shift work.
Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:
Competitive salaries:
* 12.75% superannuation
* 17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing:
* 38 hour full time work week
* Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
* Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
Professional development:
* Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further
* Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
* Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion:
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.