Clinical Assistant Microbiology

4 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

What you'll do

  • Participate in the operational duties including sample preparation and processing to facilitate SARS-CoV-2, and other respiratory viruses.
  • Provide support and assistance in the specimen reception and setup area under the direction of the rostered Health Practitioner and the Chief Scientist.
  • Work with integrity, complying with expected ethical and behavioural standards, respecting patient confidentiality and the importance of patient results.
  • Participate in shift, weekend and after hours work if required, in accordance with the award.
  • Actively participate in quality or service improvement activities.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

  • The ability to perform a diverse range of tasks in the Microbiology Specimen Reception area to a consistently high standard in accordance with established laboratory protocols.
  • Demonstrated operational knowledge or the ability to acquire knowledge in relation to specimen processing and preparation within the Microbiology and Molecular Microbiology Pathology Queensland laboratory
  • Demonstrated word processing skills, and computer data input and retrieval skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team independently and at times without direct supervision.
  • Be proficient in the use of laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifuges, cytospin, staining machine).

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

Competitive salaries

  • 12.75% superannuation
  • 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

  • Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
  • Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

  • Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further
  • Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
  • Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

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