Overview
Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C of SectionRemuneration: $116,905.56 - $123,940.80 per annum plus superannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ646863Location: Prince of Wales HospitalApplications Close: 25 March 2026 - 11:59pmAbout the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology Haematology department located in Randwick is seeking an enthusiastic hard-working person to join our friendly team to be a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist IC of Section in a permanent Full Time capacity. Want to advance your experience in Haematology through our professional expertise and contribute to patient care? Then apply now!
What we can offer you
* Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
* Work-life balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
* 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 the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and associated activities and logistics for the assigned laboratory. The position oversees the quality, cost and operational integrity of the department, regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services in the department, human resource, business and resource management.
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.
* Extensive high level knowledge of Diagnostic Flow Cytometry including adult and/or paediatric testing with various sample types such as peripheral blood, bone marrow and tissue.
* 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
* Demonstrated experience in senior scientist duties such as managerial skills, motivating a team, implementing work improvements, budgeting, training and assessing staff competency
* Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems
* Extensive high level knowledge of working within a Clinical Flow Cytometry laboratory with knowledge of the operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in a pathology laboratory
* Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards, 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 PD2024_15 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.
Need more information?
* 1) Position Description
* 2) Applying for this position
* For role related queries or questions contact Crystal Pau on Crystal.Pau at health.nsw.gov.au
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