Medical Laboratory Scientist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Scientific Officer

Remuneration: $73,440.82 - $104,751.61 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ595392

Location: Dubbo Health Service

Applications Close: 24 August 2025 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

Are you looking for a career in a large dynamic regional centre? Then this could be the role for you NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking a Dissection Scientist to join our team on Permanent Full Time basis at Dubbo Hospital.

In the heart of the beautiful Macquarie Valley, Dubbo is a large vibrant regional city situated on the banks of the majestic Macquarie River. This regional city embraces its multiculturalism and has many wonderful experiences to discover, from the award-winning Taronga Western Plains Zoo to its museums and art gallery, magnificent gardens, and a multitude of sporting opportunities and fun activities. Dubbo offers affordable housing, career opportunities, high-quality health, educational and professional services, and it has a large regional airport that has daily flights to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and many other destinations.

The NSW Health Pathology (NSWHP) Dubbo service is located within the newly redeveloped Dubbo Hospital and Cancer Care Centre, which is also a teaching hospital hosting six theatres. Dubbo Hospital and NSWHP provide both inpatient and outpatient services to the local Dubbo community and surrounding Western and Far Western areas. The NSWHP Dubbo team take pride in their professionalism and focus on high quality service delivery, as well as promoting a harmonious environment that is connected to community and its stakeholders

What We Can Offer You

• This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements
• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
  
  

What You'll Be Doing

The Dissection Scientist is a specialized role focusing on the pre-analytical and cut-up aspects of Anatomical Pathology. They work as a member of the Anatomical Pathology team reporting to the SHS in Charge of Anatomical Pathology with specific accountabilities to the supervising Pathologist for specimen management including triage, direct transfer and dissection.

In addition, the Dissection Scientist will be the team leader for staff working in the specimen reception and cut-up areas, overseeing the safe and efficient daily operation of that space.

The incumbent will be involved in all aspects of specimen reception and specimen triage including but not limited to fresh and fixed specimens, shared / split specimens and cases requiring follow up with requestors. They will also participate in the return of specimens to patients.

The incumbent will independently perform specimen direct transfer and dissection with appropriate description and dictation.

They will perform their role within the policy and procedure framework developed in consideration of NSWHP, RCPA, NPAAC and ISO 15189 requirements.

Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

• Bachelors Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to Anatomical Pathology practice.
• Post graduate study in specimen dissection and/or extensive substantiated proficiency performing non-complex and complex specimen dissection and direct transfer in a diagnostic anatomical pathology laboratory.
• Must demonstrate a high level of written and verbal communication and be familiar with terminology required for specimen dissection.
• Must exhibit a high level of initiative, be self directed and demonstrate a personal commitment and history of ongoing learning and development.
• Must demonstrate sound decision making capability with an unblemished track record in relation to specimen handling and patient safety in the context of the role.
• Must be able to work as a collaborative team member and autonomously, recognizing limits and escalation requirments for the role.
• Must have a sound understanding of the framework and guidelines pertaining to pre-analytical and specimen cut-up requirements in a diagnostic laboratory.
• Must be flexible to service and patient needs and committed to quality and customer service improvement.
  
  

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• For role related queries or questions contact Benjamin Alchin on Benjamin.Alchin@health.nsw.gov.au
  
  

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

New to NSW Health Pathology?

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Working Rights

This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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