Job Details
* Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
* Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist In Charge of Section
* Remuneration: $116,905.56 - $123,940.80 per annum plus superannuation
* Hours Per Week: 38
* Requisition ID: REQ658242
* Location: Liverpool Hospital
* Applications Close: 3 May 2026 - 11:59pm
About The Opportunity
Are you looking to join a team that strives for excellence and is grounded in respect, integrity, collaboration, and openness?
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Chemical Pathology department at Liverpool Hospital.
In this role, you will support the Laboratory Manager and SSO in supervising sector laboratories, conducting audits, maintaining and updating quality documentation, and managing QC/QA requirements.
Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you're helping create better health and justice systems every day.
What You'll Be Doing
Responsible for the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and associated activities and logistics for Chemical Pathology. 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.
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
* 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
Qualifications
* Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution.
* 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 understanding and knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems.
* Demonstrated managerial skills with experience in laboratory operations, administration and budgeting.
* Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e‐based Quality Management Systems.
* Extensive high level knowledge of working within Chemical Pathology with knowledge of the operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in a pathology laboratory.
* 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 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.
For role related queries or questions contact Mcmurphy Albeos at Mcmurphy.Albeos@health.nsw.gov.au.
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