Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to March 2027 with potential for ongoing employment
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $38.52 - $54.94 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ648497
Location: Coffs Harbour Base Hospital
Applications Close: 29 March 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Are you ready to take the next step in your career while enjoying the stunning lifestyle of the NSW North Coast? NSW Health Pathology is looking for a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Anatomical Pathology team at Coffs Harbour Base Hospital on a temporary part-time basis.
Located midway between Sydney and Brisbane, Coffs Harbour is a thriving coastal city celebrated for its pristine beaches, subtropical climate, and endless outdoor activities. It's the perfect place to achieve a rewarding work-life balance. Plus, with our laboratory currently undergoing an exciting redevelopment, you'll soon be working in a state-of-the-art facility designed to support the highest standards in patient care.
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.
What we can offer you
* Financial Benefits - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $2,000 plus 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.
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
Information For Applicants
* NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
* 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.
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