Improvement And Innovation Manager - Pathology

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Relocation assistance (up to $12K)

Salary packaging

Job summary

ACT Pathology, a division of Canberra Health Services, seeks an Improvement and Innovation Manager to lead operational and digital improvement initiatives across pathology. The role emphasizes driving service excellence, leveraging new technologies, and optimizing workflows to improve patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will work with laboratory, clinical, and digital teams to translate priorities into sustainable improvements, with a focus on data-driven decision making and high-quality

Qualifications

• Senior pathology scientist background required.
• Experience in diagnostic pathology operations and digital workflows preferred.
• Ability to translate clinical priorities into process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and digital improvement programs across ACT Pathology.
• Drive service improvement and innovation initiatives to enhance patient care.
• Collaborate with laboratory, clinical, corporate and digital teams to implement new technologies.
• Oversee data reporting, performance metrics and continuous improvement projects.

Job description

Improvement And Innovation Manager - Pathology

Classification: Health Professional Level 4
Salary: $127,597 - $141,511 plus superannuation
Position No: 72617 - 02SG9
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 November 2026
Contact Officer: Simon Newton on************@act.gov.auor(02) 5124 2***

What can we offer you:

• City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra
• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About the Role:

ACT Pathology is a division of Canberra Health Services, providing comprehensive diagnostic pathology services to the ACT and surrounding region. Reporting to the Director, Laboratory Operations, the Improvement and Innovation Manager plays a key role in supporting the ongoing development of ACT Pathology through the delivery of operational, digital, service improvement and innovation initiatives. Drawing on a background as a senior pathology scientist, the role works closely with laboratory, clinical, corporate and digital teams, providing specialist pathology expertise to improve laboratory operations and digital workflows, implement new technologies and equipment, enhance data and performance reporting, and drive service excellence.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of pathology service delivery, translating operational priorities into sustainable improvements that support efficient, integrated and patient-centred diagnostic services. The successful applicant will work collaboratively across ACT Pathology and Canberra Health Services to deliver innovative solutions that improve outcomes for patients, staff and the broader health system.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Note:

This is a permanent position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision:

creating exceptional health care together

Our Role:

to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values:

Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.