Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Haematology and Transfusion

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Hospital Scientist (Scientific Officer)
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REQ585243 Requisition #

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C of Section
Remuneration: $112,409.34 - $119,173.77 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ585243
Location: Sutherland Hospital
Applications Close: 07 July 2025 - 11:59pm


About the Opportunity
Join NSW Health Pathology as a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist in Caringbah, a vibrant southern suburb of Sydney. This temporary full-time opportunity offers you the chance to contribute your expertise in a dynamic healthcare environment dedicated to excellence in diagnostics and patient care. Be part of a trusted team driving innovation and quality in medical laboratory science—apply now and make a difference with NSW Health Pathology!

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 the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and associated activities and logistics for Haematology and Transfusion departments. The position oversees the quality, cost and operational integrity of the department, regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services in the department, human resource, business and resource management. 

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

  1. Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution.
  2. Demonstrated experience in a Transfusion and/ or Haematology department.
  3. Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
  4. Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems
  5. Demonstrated managerial skills with experience in laboratory operations, administration and budgeting
  6. Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems
  7. Extensive high level knowledge of working within the relevant section of the laboratory with knowledge of the operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in a pathology laboratory
  8. Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Abigail Elias on Abigail.Elias@health.nsw.gov.au


Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.


New to NSW Health Pathology?

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

 

Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future 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.

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