Haematology Scientist (Grade 1-2) 1

Alfred Health; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Staff car parking

Child Care

Onsite Gym

Job summary

Bayside Health’s Alfred Pathology Service in Prahran seeks a Haematology Scientist (Grade 1-2) for a fixed-term full-time, 80 hours per fortnight position with flexible monthly ADOs. The role includes shift coverage and on-call requirements within a 24/7 rotational framework, contributing to quality pathology outcomes.

The Department offers a comprehensive service with anatomical pathology, biochemistry, haematology, microbiology and molecular pathology, supported by a team focused on patient

Qualifications

• Formal Education: Bachelor Degree of Applied Science or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of haematology and its practical applications.
• Sound knowledge of transfusion science and its practical applications.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor Degree of Applied Science or equivalent

Tools

Flow Cytometry MRD and CAR-T processing

Immunology testing

Job description

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Scientist, Grade 1-2
• Haematology Department of Alfred Pathology Service, Prahran
• 24/7 Rotational position
• Fixed Term Full Timeat 80 hours per f/n (w/ flexible monthly ADO's)
• Shift cover and on-call
• Great Staff Benefits!

The Department

Alfred Pathology Service (APS) provides a comprehensive range of pathology testing, consultation services and collection services to clinicians and patients of Alfred Health. The Service has 5 units (Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology and Human Molecular Pathology), each headed by a Unit Head. APS has the core laboratory at The Alfred as well as a small local laboratory at Sandringham hospital. We are also in collaboration with Northern Hospital as of early 2019 providing support and some specialty testing.

Position Summary

We are seeking applicants for this fixed term position in the Haematology laboratory.
You are required to have the ability to demonstrate effective communication skills

Essential

• Formal Education: Bachelor Degree of Applied Science or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of laboratory haematology and its practical applications
• Sound knowledge of clinical haematology and its practical applications
• Sound knowledge of transfusion science and its practical applications
• Sound knowledge of recent advances in clinical haematology

Desirable

• Competence in interpreting haematological results and blood film examination
• Competence in Flow Cytometry MRD and CAR-T processing
• Competence in Immunology testing
• Committed to the Mission and Values of Alfred Health.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good time management skills

Staff Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Staff car parking (subject to availability)
• Child Care
• Onsite Gym

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Jocelyn Shackles 9076 3082or Steven Schischka 9076 3266

Applications close 11pm AEDT Monday, 16 November 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.