Medical Scientist

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $63,000 - $91,000

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 13648

About the Role

A great opportunity exists for a Grade 1 Medical Scientist to join our Haematology Laboratory at the Royal Children's Hospital. This is a full-time, fixed term role (until 4th August 2026) that would enhance your skills and provide you with a depth of knowledge of laboratory services required at Royal Children's Hospital. The role involves 24/7 rotating shifts and on-call while working a 9-day fortnight.

The successful person will be responsible for the performance of laboratory duties, including but not limited to, Haematology, Transfusion and Specimen Reception as directed by the Principal Scientist. Rotation at the Royal Womens Hospital Core Laboratory may also be required as directed by the Principal Scientist.

What you'll achieve

• Perform routine and specialised Haematology and Transfusion diagnostic laboratory tests, including validation and reporting, after appropriate training.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on automated and manual instrumentation and equipment within Haematology and Transfusion.
• Active participation in a fully rotational roster, including early mornings, afternoons and evening shifts.
• Adherence to standard operating techniques and procedures documented in laboratory manuals as required by the International Quality System Standard (ISO
• Participate in Departmental continuing education, ongoing competency program/s and external quality assurance programs.
• Report opportunities for improvement and/or implement initiatives in consultation with the Principal Scientist/ Scientist in Charge to provide continuous workflow improvement for the laboratory.

Classification for this position will range from RX1-RX7 (base salary $63, $91,785.20 per annum, plus superannuation)

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science), Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine) or Bachelor of Science with a major in Haematology and/or Transfusion Science or equivalent, where 'equivalent' includes a degree awarded by an overseas tertiary institution which is recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition, which in the case of Medical Scientists is the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS)
• Demonstrated relevant technical skills and knowledge.
• Professional attitude in interaction with colleagues and internal and external stakeholders
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Major in haematology/transfusion science
• Knowledge of ISO15189 and its application to medical testing is advantageous.
• Satisfactory police check and Working with Children check.

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Department:

The Haematology Laboratory, within the department of Laboratory Services, provides a comprehensive, high quality diagnostic haematology service to both the Royal Children's Hospital and the Royal Women's Hospital 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure

Application process

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly

For more information about this position please contact Gurbaksh Kanda, Principle Scientist,

Victorian Department of Health has endorsed the initiative to restructure existing public pathology by bringing together laboratories into pathology networks operating under a lead health service.

Pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women's Hospital and the Royal Children's Hospital will transition to a single pathology service. This creates an exciting opportunity to strengthen the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct to benefit all Victorians.

This role will be part of the new centre of excellence that will be led by Melbourne Health.

Applications close Sunday 24 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

14 August 2025