Hospital Scientist

• Role title: Hospital Scientist - Haematology

• Role type: Permanent, Full-time

• Role grade: Year 1-8

• Department and location: Haematology, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst

• Salary: $73,440 - $104,751 p.a + Super + Salary Packaging

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

• Deliver Automated Haematology, Morphology Haemostasis and Transfusion Medicine services across St Vincent's Hospital, SydPath collection centres, and other major clients, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and high-quality results.

• Perform laboratory testing operations reliably and in a timely manner, adhering to all quality and safety standards.

• Maintain and manage laboratory equipment and supplies, supporting smooth and continuous diagnostic services.

• Communicate critical and urgent results promptly to clinicians, ensuring timely patient care and informed clinical decisions.

• Uphold patient confidentiality and contribute to the ongoing maintenance of the laboratory Quality System.

About you

• Holds relevant tertiary or higher qualifications in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent, with subjects relevant to haematology and immunology.

• Skilled in Haematology, Haemostasis and Transfusion Medicine, and laboratory IT systems.

• Flexible and reliable, willing to work shifts as rostered while performing tasks accurately, efficiently, and supporting other duties as required.

• Communicates clearly and works collaboratively, contributing as a proactive and supportive member of a high-performing laboratory team.

• Maintains high standards of quality and patient confidentiality, actively supporting the laboratory's Quality System and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 27 November 2025. As screening will take place throughout the advertising period, we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

For more information contact

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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