Scientist G2 Microbiology

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the Microbiology Department:

Microbiology utilises state of the art automation and technologies as well conventional manual methodology to generate clinically valuable information for diagnosis and treatment of infections.

About the role:

This is position is for a Medical Scientist (Grade 2) in Microbiology Department, full-time (40 hrs per week) is suitable for a candidate with relevant qualifications, knowledge, and experience in a diagnostic medical microbiology laboratory. The successful candidate should be available to work rotating 24/7 shifts including public holidays and weekends.

This position is for a scientist who is available to work onsite at Heidelberg and may also perform various duties related to microbiology in the Austin Pathology regional laboratories including attending regional  laboratories for purposes of staff training and implememation/review of specimen processing (including testing), quality control, documentation, equipment, reagents and other tasks as required.

Essential knowledge and skills

To be successful in this role you must demonstrate:

• Relevant qualifications, knowledge and experience in a diagnostic medical microbiology laboratory performing specimen set up, reading and interpreting microscopy and microbiological cultures and isolate identification and antimicrobial susceptibly testing
• Competency using a range of relevant computer software
• Good communication skills & ability to work efficiently both independently & in a team
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks, manage increasing demand and cope with change
• Experience with use of various microbiology laboratory automation systems such as Kiestra WCA, MALDI-TOF, Atellica Urine Analyser, Bactec Blood Culture System, Vitek Antibiotiuc Susceptibility Test System, BD Max PCR and/or GeneXpert PCR (highly considered)

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities

Work with us 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.  

We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Libby Grabsch, elizabeth.grabsch@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Click here to view the position description for further details.  

Application closing date: 30 October 2024