Medical Laboratory Scientist Anatomical Pathology

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Anatomical Pathology team on a fixed term contract.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role would suit an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist who enjoys working as aprt of a team to contribute to the production of high-quality work and on-going patient care and enjoys working in a fast paced envrionment. Based within the Anatomical Pathology team the key responsibilities would be (but not limited to); routine histopathology duties including specimen reception, tissue cut-up, tissue discard, processing and processor maintenance, embedding, microtomy, frozen sections, H&E and special stains evaluation, troubleshooting and IHC duties. Assisting in mortuary duties and participating in a rotating roster with a variety of shifts including mornings and afternoons based on the department's requirements may form part of this position.

To be successful in this role you will have:.

• Experience and good working knowledge of diagnsotic Anatomical Pathology.
• Proven ability to work both independetly and as part of a team with a determination to see tasks through to completion.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory services, ability to adhere to established procedures, and high attention to detail.
• Well-developed communication, organisation, problem solving and time management skills.
• Professional appraoch to pateint care

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Imogen Campbell, Senior Scientists of Anatomical Pathology on

Applications close on 31 August 2025

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.