Medical Laboratory Scientist

3 weeks ago

Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to December 2025, with potential availability of ongoing employment

Position Classification: Scientific Officer

Remuneration: $37.04 - $52.83 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 20

Requisition ID: REQ595928

Location: Bathurst Health Services

Applications Close: 25 August 2025 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is seeking a dedicated Scientific Officer to join our supportive team on a temporary part-time basis. You'll work in a dynamic, multi-disciplined healthcare environment, contributing to vital services that make a real difference. Based in Bathurst, a city rich in history and natural beauty, you'll enjoy heritage-listed architecture, renowned museums and galleries, and a thriving modern culture surrounded by charming villages and breathtaking landscapes.

What We Can Offer You
  • This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $2,500 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements
  • 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

Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement.

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
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite
  • 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
  • Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory
  • Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
  • Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements

Need more information?
  • Click here for the Position Description
  • Find out more about applying for this position
  • For role related queries or questions contact Shannon Esparon on shannon.esparon@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.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future 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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