Group Laboratory Manager

Responsible for oversight of the human, physical and financial resources of the Gold Coast Laboratory Group which consist of more than 120 full-time equivalent staff and has an annual budget of more than $23M.
Provide leadership in service delivery, scientific, clinical and ethical standards, patient safety, client management and quality improvement activities to shape service delivery across the group of laboratories. Provide high level direction to ensure that Gold Coast Laboratory Group meet all relevant legislative, administrative and professional standards to exceed National Association of Testing Authorities and International Standardisation Organisation (NATA/ISO) accreditation/certification requirements.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

- Demonstrated scientific knowledge as it applies to a multi-disciplinary clinical laboratory.
- Demonstrated ability to provide a client focussed service and liaise with clinical and managerial staff in the implementation and provision of an integrated pathology service, utilising well-developed levels of clinical knowledge, expertise and skill to meet the requirements of the relevant Hospital and Health Service.
- Demonstrated advanced negotiation, consultative, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to convey strategic initiatives to both internal and external clients in the provision of a client focussed service.
- Demonstrated ability to provide the strategic and operational management of a complex integrated pathology service to ensure professional clinical standards and established principles/procedures are delivered across multiple geographical sites.
- Demonstrated high level of knowledge, expertise and skill in the management of human, financial and physical resources providing strategic direction for a group of pathology laboratories. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others to achieve personal and organisational goals.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements
- The successful applicant must have a Degree in Applied Science - Medical Science or equivalent.
- A general management or business management qualification is highly desirable.
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/ manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties
- Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
- We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required

How to apply
Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

- A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
- Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
- Applications will remain current for 12 months or for the duration of the vacancy. Future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process.
- Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by Queensland Health. Prospective employees are required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.