Senior Hospital Scientist in Charge of Section

Join NSW Health Pathology as a permanent full-time Senior Hospital Scientist in Charge of Section - Virology. The role leads the Virology Section in the Microbiology Laboratory at Westmead Hospital and provides expert clinical virology pathology services for NSW Health and justice systems. The successful applicant will join a team that values respect and integrity, with an emphasis on teamwork and excellence in line with organisational values. NSW Health Pathology operates more than 60 laboratories and about 200 collection centres across NSW, conducting over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists is supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who provide timely and accurate results to inform patient treatment. We encourage staff involvement in research and innovation. The Forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.

Responsible for the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and associated activities and logistics for the Virology Section in the Microbiology Laboratory - NSWHP, Westmead Hospital. The position oversees the quality, cost and operational integrity of the Section, regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services in the Section, human resource, business and resource management.

• 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

• Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology, microbiology and virology/molecular microbiology from a recognised tertiary institution
• Customer-focused approach with well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication, including the ability to communicate with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, report writing, 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 electronic-based Quality Management Systems
• Extensive high-level knowledge of working within the relevant section of the laboratory with knowledge of 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
• Advanced knowledge, skills and experience in virology and molecular biology, including quality control systems and data analysis, cell culture systems and techniques and whole genome sequencing, with demonstrated ability to develop, scientifically evaluate and implement new virological diagnostic assays or processes

Need more information? This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read 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.

Working Rights: This is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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.