Cytology Scientist (Grade 4)

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging – Increase your take‑

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Staff Health Centre CBD Location

Discounts and Promotions

Career development & advancement

Culture of continuous improvement

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia in Fitzroy, Melbourne, is seeking a Grade 4 Medical Scientist to supervise the Cytology section, ensuring efficient workflow, staffing and quality while maintaining NATA compliance.

You will lead Cytology staff, coordinate resources, support cross-disciplinary Anatomical Pathology, and act as Deputy to the Principal Scientist during absences, contributing to patient care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Cytology with a major in Cytology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Cytology section operations and staffing.

Skills

Cytology leadership

Quality & compliance

Staff supervision

Diagnostic Cytology

NATA/RCPA accreditation knowledge

FNA cytology experience

Education & training

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science with Cytology major

Australian Certificate of Cytology CT(ASC) (Gynae & Non-Gynae)

IAC CT(IAC) certificate

Tools

NATA Technical Assessor

Job description

Job Description

Excellent benefits including salary packaging. Fitzroy location. Permanent, Full Time role.

About the Role

The Grade 4 Scientist provides day-to-day supervision and leadership of the Cytology section, ensuring efficient workflow, appropriate staffing, quality and NATA compliance. You will support and guide Cytology staff in technical and operational matters, troubleshooting complex issues, coordinating resources and escalating matters where required. You will work collaboratively across Anatomical Pathology to maintain high standards of patient care, service delivery and continuous improvement. This will include acting as Deputy to the Principal Scientist of Anatomical Pathology, providing delegated operational support during periods of absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational and supervisory responsibilities
• Cross disciplinary Anatomical Pathology responsibilities
• Cytology scientific and technical responsibilities
• Quality, accreditation and risk management
• Procurement, equipment and resource management
• Education, training and team professional development
• Research, development and continuous improvement
• Leadership and contribution to workplace culture

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree of Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent with a Cytology Major.
• A minimum of 10 years post graduate professional experience in a medical pathology laboratory.
• Demonstrated advanced experience in diagnostic Cytology, including non-gynaecological cytology, Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA), cytological screening, specimen preparation and quality assessment.
• Experience in the supervision and leadership of scientific and technical staff within a diagnostic pathology laboratory.
• Experience working within a NATA/RCPA-accredited medical laboratory and comprehensive knowledge of NATA, RCPA and NPAAC requirements applicable to Anatomical Pathology.
• Current or previous appointment as a NATA Technical Assessor, preferably with experience assessing Anatomical Pathology/Cytology laboratories.
• Australian Certificate of Cytology [CT(ASC)] (Gynae & Non-Gynae)
• Maintain annual membership and CEC with ASC International Certificate of Cytology[CT(IAC)]
• Maintain annual membership with IAC

Salary and Benefits

Classification for this position will be as a Medical Scientist Grade 4 remuneration range (RZ5 - $127,535 – RZ7 - $148,309 per annum).

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Staff Health Centre CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Culture of continuous improvement

Workplace Culture

Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

EEO & Inclusion

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

Health & Vaccination

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 21 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]