Laboratory Manager - Chemistry
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C Lab >200
Remuneration: $135,137.57 - $142,553.19 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ483158
Location: Westmead Hospital
Applications Close: 05 May 2024 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
The Westmead Precinct is expanding over the coming years to be Australia's largest health precinct. This will make the Westmead Precinct a truly world class health, research and education precinct for Western Sydney patients. The NSW Health Pathology -Westmead (ICPMR) laboratory is gearing up to serve this need immediately, and is planning to advance in line with growing requirements of Western Sydney.
We are seeking a high performing Chemistry Laboratory Manager to engage with us on the delivery of this transformation.
- strong change management and process engineering capabilities
- current competencies in improvement analysis, data driven decision making and performance reporting
- a collaborative approach to staff management
- an eye for laboratory flow, innovation and design that will enable further automation to be safely and effectively implemented, and
- extensive experience in delivering on the Quality requirements of ISO 15189
This position requires a Science Degree in a discipline relevant to Pathology, and higher Scientific qualifications or Business/Administration qualifications will be highly regarded. You will be supported by a team of highly skilled administrative, technical, scientific and medical colleagues with immediate projects to deliver on instrumentation updates/changeover and planning for the next phase of redevelopment.
You will be working in the 24/7 Chemistry Laboratory at the ICPMR, Westmead Hospital. You will be able to take part in the transformation of the precinct and the laboratory.
Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you’re helping create better health and justice
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Responsible for managing the Chemistry laboratory to provide an efficient and effective service across operational management, compliance management, financial planning and reporting, department performance monitoring and reporting, corporate risk management, human resources management and strategic planning.
Please submit your resume with a cover letter outlining how you match our selection criteria.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Tertiary qualifications of at least a Bachelor Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science, with subjects relevant to pathology or an equivalent recognised qualification relevant to Medical Laboratory Science or relevant specialty
- Proven leadership and operational management skills and experience including budget management, staff and resource management and maintenance of professional standards and accreditation within organisational funding and performance frameworks
- Demonstrated experience with the implementation of quality improvement and risk management including an understanding of the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements in healthcare
- Demonstrated experience in change management and use of financial, statistical, human resources and management data to proactively improve laboratory efficiency and effectiveness
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and professional networks in a specialty of pathology relevant to the laboratory, and understanding of the role and function of public laboratories within the Australian and NSW health systems
- Advanced knowledge and operating competency with Laboratory Information Systems, Microsoft Office applications and Quality Management Systems and proven data analysis skills
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service with a high level of interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and interact professionally with a diverse range of people at all levels.
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For role related queries or questions contact Hayley Keenan on Hayley.Keenan@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
All NSW Health workers are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health. Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A. Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
