Team Leader

Team Leader - Molecular Haematology

**Why You Will Be Excited About This Role**
- At Genomic Diagnostics, we all have one thing in common, we are passionate about making a difference to the health of Australians. And right now, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
- As one of the fastest-growing areas in healthcare, genomics is transforming the way we diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. You’ll be joining a dynamic and rapidly expanding team that’s at the forefront of innovation—driving better patient outcomes and shaping the future of personalised medicine.

You’ll thrive in a supportive, flexible, and forward-thinking culture as well as have access to opportunities to multi-skill and work across diverse streams, meaning you’ll expand your capabilities while making a real difference every day.

**About Us**
- Genomic Diagnostics is a Healius business. Healius employs 8,500+ passionate people, with an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. Genomic Diagnostics provides comprehensive genomic testing, spanning reproductive health, oncology inherited disease, and personalised medicine to an extensive network of public and private hospitals and community referrers across Australia. Our primary focus is to provide high quality and timely genomic information to assist in clinical decision-making and diagnosis of disease.
- We have an exciting opportunity available for a Team Leader who specialises within Molecular Haematology to join our team. Genomic Diagnostics undertake molecular testing in both classical and malignant haematology from haemoglobinopathies to leukaemia’s and lymphomas. We utilise a range of technologies including rapid IVD tests, RT-PCR, Sanger sequencing and massively parallel sequencing. The molecular team works closely with cytogenomics to deliver integrated patient focussed test results. As the Team Leader, you will oversee and guide a team of scientists, technicians, and pathology assistants in the molecular haematology stream consistent with Genomic Diagnostics workflow and Healius values.
- Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

- Lead the team by example, promoting a positive team culture aligned with Healius values and maintaining a patient-focussed approach.
- Provide molecular haematology-specific expertise to the analytical and pre-analytical team.
- Support workforce development by identifying skill gaps, planning training and fostering professional growth among team members.
- Work with the Product Development Team to identify and implement new technologies in haematological diagnostic testing.
- Supervise and manage workflows of a rostered team to meet clinical requirements and turn-around-times.
- Take responsibility for all related laboratory testing procedures.
- Perform analysis, interpretation, writing and authorisation of molecular haematology results, ensuring adherence to NPAAC/NATA ISO15189 requirements.
- Raise abnormal, urgent, or time-sensitive requests appropriately with the Chief Scientist, Clinical Director or Pathologist.
- Liaise with members from other departments including different haematology units and cytogenomics teams as required for the complexity of the tests.
- Report all incidents/non-conformances at the time of occurrence or if delayed as per Healius incident reporting guidelines (see intranet)

**About you**
- To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:

- A Bachelor of Science or an equivalent qualification.
- Relevant post-graduate qualification such as a Membership of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (MHGSA), Fellowship of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (FGHSA) or Fellowship of the Faculty of Science, RCPA (FFSc).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a scientific role.
- Experience leading a team is desirable.
- An understanding of haematological disorders and how different technologies are used in routine diagnostic workflow is desirable.
- Familiarity with NPAAC/NATA ISO15189 guidelines, QC, QAP, internal auditing and troubleshooting is desirable.
- Knowledge of the Ultra computer system would be an advantage.
- Possess technical skills capable of and required to work in all facets of a multi-sectional laboratory as necessary.
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**Benefits, Perks and Wellbeing**

**As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits & perks including**:

- **Benefits platform** - Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia's most-loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).
- **Fitness Passport**- Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
- **Corporate health insurance discounts**, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
- **Career growth and development opportunities** with access to a com