Laboratory Manager

Laboratory Manager - Haematology role at NSW Health Pathology (Permanent Full Time). Location: Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Sydney.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours Per Week: 38
Remuneration: $139,867.79 - $147,542.73 per annum plus superannuation
Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C Lab >200
Requisition ID: REQ603994
Applications Close: 24 September 2025 – 11:59pm

We offer a permanent full-time Laboratory Manager position in the dynamic 24/7 Haematology Laboratory at Royal North Shore Hospital. This is a leadership role within one of Sydney's most respected healthcare institutions.

Responsible for managing the laboratory to provide an efficient and effective service across operational management, compliance management, financial planning and reporting, department performance monitoring and reporting, corporate risk management, human resources management and strategic planning.

• Responsible for managing the laboratory to provide an efficient and effective service across operational management, compliance management, financial planning and reporting, department performance monitoring and reporting, corporate risk management, human resources management and strategic planning.

• Tertiary qualifications of at least a Bachelor Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science, with subjects relevant to pathology or an equivalent recognised qualification relevant to Medical Laboratory Science or relevant specialty
• Proven leadership and operational management skills and experience including budget management, staff and resource management and maintenance of professional standards and accreditation within organisational funding and performance frameworks
• Extensive experience in Haematology with demonstrated understanding of Routine Haematology, Coagulation, Flow Cytometry and Morphology
• Experience with quality improvement and risk management, including understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements in healthcare
• Experience in change management and use of financial, statistical, human resources and management data to improve laboratory efficiency and effectiveness
• Strategic thinking and professional networks in a pathology specialty relevant to the laboratory, and understanding of the role of public laboratories within the Australian and NSW health systems
• Advanced knowledge and operating competency with Laboratory Information Systems, Microsoft Office, Quality Management Systems and data analysis skills
• Commitment to excellent customer service with strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• 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

• Position type: Permanent
• Working Rights: Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency required for permanent appointment; temporary employment may be offered to non-citizens per visa duration
• Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases: Category A position; applicants must comply with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 at their own cost prior to appointment
• New to NSW Health Pathology? A functional assessment may be required before appointment
• Talent Pool: An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Diversity and Inclusion: NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer

For role related queries, contact Daniel Orellana at Daniel.Orellana@health.nsw.gov.au