Medical Laboratory Scientist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 30 June 2026, with potential availably of ongoing employment

Position Classification: Scientific Officer

Remuneration: $76, $108,941.55 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ612206

Location: Liverpool Hospital, Bankstown Hospital, Bowral Hospital, Campbelltown Hospital, and Fairfield Hospital

Applications Close: 18 November :59pm

About the opportunity

Are you looking for your next role? NSW Health Pathology are currently seeking a Scientic Officer of a full-time basis. If you are interested in being a part of the Scientific Training and Development team and have an interest in continuing professional development for Scientific and Technical staff within NSWHP - South West Sydney Labs. This position is for you

What we can offer you

• 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

What you'll be doing

The incumbent will be an integral part of the Scientific Training and Development team and be responsible for assisting with the training, assessments and competencies of Scientific and Technical staff within NSWHP- South West Sydney area. The incumbent will travel across sites in the South West Sydney which includes Liverpool, Campbelltown, Bankstown, Bowral and Fairfield Hospitals and carry out Pathology laboratory staff training, performance development and competency assessments. The Scientific and Technical Area Trainers will be Pathology discipline experts in a minimum of two disciplines in the core laboratory and will facilitate continuing professional development for other staff within that discipline. Trainers will need to also assist in routine laboratory work to understand workflow and maintain their knowledge. This is a shift worker position, required to participate in 24/7 roster.

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.
• 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.
• Evidence of expertise knowledge and technical experience in one or more disciplines within the field of Pathology (Core Lab) with experience in training, competency and method review.
• Demonstrated managerial skills with experience in laboratory operations, administration and budgeting.
• Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems
• Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems
• Current unencumbered NSW Class C Drivers Licence, and willingness to work across all NSWHP - South West Sydney area as required

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Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understands 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.

Working Rights

This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa

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.