Hospital Scientist

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Career development

Study leave

Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is seeking a Hospital Scientist specialized in cytology to screen and report gynecological and non-gynecological specimens. The role includes ROSE for FNA and collaboration with Pathologists to ensure high-quality results.

The successful applicant will contribute to continuous quality improvement, participate in audits and staff training, and work within a dynamic, patient-centered team at SydPath in Darlinghurst.

Qualifications

• Current Cytology Certificate (CT(ASC)) with hands-on cytology experience.
• Strong knowledge of cytology screening, reporting, and triage processes.
• Understanding of laboratory quality systems and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Screen and report gynecological and non-gynecological cytology specimens.
• Perform ROSE for FNA, including EBUS/EUS procedures, with timely results.
• Ensure quality and accuracy across specimen processing and reporting.
• Contribute to audits, validation of new technologies, and service development.
• Collaborate with Pathologists and clinicians; assist in training staff.

Skills

Cytology expertise

Diagnostic capability

Quality systems knowledge

Organization

Communication

Education

Cytology Certificate CT(ASC)

Job description

Role title: Hospital Scientist
Role type: Permanent full time
Role grade: Hospital ScientistYear1-8
Department and location: SydPath – Anatomical Pathology - Cytology St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney
Salary: $79,433.52 - $113,298.98 + super +salary packaging
Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney
Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

• Bring your cytology expertise to life by screening and reporting gynaecological and non-gynaecological specimens, including cervical cytology, within your scope of practice.
• Make an impact at the point of diagnosis by performing Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE) for FNA, including EBUS and EUS procedures, supporting clinicians with timely and accurate results.
• Own quality and accuracy across specimen processing, screening, reporting and laboratory information systems, while consistently meeting turnaround times and KPIs.
• Be a driver of continuous improvement by contributing to quality assurance, audits, accreditation, research, validation of new technologies and service development initiatives.
• Share your expertise and thrive in a collaborative team by working closely with Pathologists, clinicians and laboratory staff, supporting the training of colleagues and students, and contributing to a positive learning environment.

About you

• Cytology expertise and credentials – a current Cytology Certificate (CT(ASC)) with hands‑on experience and strong theoretical and practical knowledge of cytotechnology.
• Strong diagnostic capability – proven experience preparing, screening, triaging and reporting gynaecological and non‑gynaecological cytology specimens, with confidence working within scope of practice.
• A quality‑focused mindset – solid knowledge of laboratory quality systems, accreditation requirements, regulatory standards and safe work practices, with a commitment to maintaining high diagnostic standards.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail – the ability to manage competing priorities, stay focused, meet turnaround times and deliver accurate work in a fast‑paced laboratory environment.
• A collaborative and professional approach – strong communication and report‑writing skills, with the ability to work effectively with Pathologists, clinicians and laboratory teams, while contributing to continuous learning and service improvement.

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
• Seamless NSW Health Mobility: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements
• World‑Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
• Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.