Scientist Microbiology

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under 'your key responsibilities', the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

•    Demonstrated understanding of clinical microbiology principles, including specimen processing, culture techniques, pathogen identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing methods.

•    Ability to follow established laboratory protocols and quality control procedures to ensure accuracy, reliability, and safety in all testing activities, consistent with NATA/RCPA standards.

•    Knowledge of laboratory information systems, with a commitment to maintaining data integrity and confidentiality. 

•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors in a clinical setting.

•    The position is currently a shift position requiring the successful applicant to work weekends, public holidays, shift work, and out of hours on call work. In the future the position may change to a continuous shift position requiring the successful applicant to participate in a 24-hour rostering system covering day, evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

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.