Team Leader

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Monash Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Health and Allied Health, Research, Medical

Reference: 65426

**About Monash Health**

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service. We provide safe, high-quality care to one-quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan, from pre-birth to end-of-life. More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-east Melbourne, including seven hospitals and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to a fair, non-discriminatory workplace that maximises the talent, potential and contribution of all.

**About Monash Health Pathology Service**

You will be joining Monash Health at an exciting time as we work in partnership with Alfred Health to be the premier shared public pathology service in Victoria. As a member of the pathology team you will be helping shape the direction of the partnership. Monash Health Pathology is an integral part of Monash Health. It is the largest public provider of Pathology services in the state and currently operates 6 laboratories. The largest of these is located at the Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, with additional laboratories located at the Dandenong, Moorabbin, Casey, Victorian Heart Hospital and Wonthaggi Hospitals. There are currently 18 collection locations based within the hospital sites and community settings. Services are provided to the Public and Private sectors, and other laboratory services.

**About the Role - Permanent Full Time Position - Team Leader Specimen Reception**

The Specimen Services team Leader will be accountable and responsible to the Pre-Analytical Services Manager for the quality and timeliness of all aspects of Specimen Reception processes. This position requires relevant experience and understanding of Specimen Reception processes and customer service together with a general knowledge of pathology. The Team Leader will supervise and co-ordinate the workflow and activities of pathology tests and determined by Monash Health. You will be part of a 24-hour roster that rotates to other Monash locations as needed. Health and Safety is essential requirements of the position in order to protect yourself and others. All personnel are required to wear approved safety glasses in conjunction with other personal protective equipment (provided by Monash Health).

Let us reward you with the security of Victoria's largest health service, along with the career opportunities that come with that. Take advantage of our salary packaging, subsidised car parking, free uniforms and subsidised gymnasium and you have a positive start to your new career.

**Monash Health employee benefits**:

- Salary packaging
- Onsite subsidised staff parking
- Discounted banking (BankVic)
- Onsite Gym
- Access to professional development courses and seminars

**In Return,**

You’ll be joining the largest public health service in Victoria, employing more than 22,000 people and be a part of:

- a passionate pathology team dedicated to making a difference to the health of Victorians
- a friendly, flexible work environment
- unique opportunities for education, career growth and support
- mentorship from a highly experienced and respected team

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and are committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and iCare values.

**Monash Health is a great place to work**

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

- salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
- a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
- free flu vaccinations
- private health insurance at discounted rates
- health imaging services
- + more

**How to Apply**

For information including how to apply, probity check requirements and other important information, please refer to the attached **'Application Guide'** located under Position Documents.