Senior Medical Scientist - Haematology (510289)
Department of Health, Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth, Hospitals Sth - CCCS&I.
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 10 June, 2026 11:55 PM.
Award/Classification
Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3.
Salary: $117,272 to $126,182 per annum.
Employment type
Permanent, full-time.
Region
South.
Location
Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmania – lead Haematology and Coagulation laboratory services, oversee daily operations, guide a skilled team, perform specialised diagnostic testing, and ensure accurate, timely results.
The Role
* Oversee and coordinate daily operations and staff within the Haematology and Coagulation sections of the Core Laboratory.
* Perform routine and specialised diagnostic pathology tests with accurate and full documentation of results and reports.
* Interpret laboratory results, ensuring all result and process verification procedures are complied with, and liaise with the requesting medical and nursing staff as appropriate.
Qualifications and Experience
* Demonstrated practical experience and theoretical knowledge relevant to diagnostic haematology and coagulation testing and interpretation of results.
* Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including the ability to organise, plan and coordinate staff and oversee the daily operations of a pathology laboratory.
* Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements relevant to Haematology and Coagulation testing and ability to implement and/or maintain them.
* Tertiary qualification/program of study in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Science or Applied Science, or equivalent.
* Eligibility for membership with a relevant professional body such as the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists, Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, The Australian Society for Microbiology, Human Genetics Society of Australasia or the Australian Society of Cytology.
Desirable
* Relevant postgraduate qualifications.
* Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence of ongoing professional contribution.
* Demonstrated management and communication skills.
Benefits
* Salary packaging with up to $9,010 living expenses and $2,650 meal entertainment per FBT year; subject to eligibility.
* Professional Development Allowance up to $1,000 per annum.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* Leave entitlements including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport access to fitness facilities.
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