Medical Laboratory Scientist

5 days ago

Herston, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $104,000 - $160,000 per year

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

  • Demonstrated relevant knowledge skill and expertise, at a minimum, obtained through tertiary education, but increasing commensurate with experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to undertake diagnostic testing, developing the ability to undertake more complex tasks with clinical experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member under the direction of more senior practitioners, producing an effective work output and quality.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills, client focus and ability to communicate effectively.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to comply with organisational policies and procedures, and assist the laboratory to comply with all relevant legislative, administrative, and professional standards including meeting NATA / ISO / TGA accreditation / certification requirements.

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

Competitive salaries


• % superannuation 

• % leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• hour full time work week

•    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.

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