Laboratory Manager - Haematology

NSW Health Pathology; Sydney; On-site; AUD 151,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Up to 12 extra days off per year

Professional development & training

Gym discounts & EAP

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology Nepean is seeking a Senior Hospital Scientist to lead the Haematology Laboratory. The role focuses on operational excellence, strategic planning, and service delivery for the Local Health District.

You will manage a dedicated team, drive quality improvement and ensure compliance while supporting professional development and learning within the lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent in pathology
• Proven leadership and operational management skills including budget management
• Experience with quality improvement and risk management in healthcare
• Experience with change management and using data to improve lab efficiency
• Strategic thinking and networks within pathology
• Advanced knowledge of LIS, MS Office, and quality systems
• Commitment to excellent customer service and stakeholder collaboration

Responsibilities

• Manage the laboratory to provide efficient service across operations, compliance and financial planning
• Monitor department performance and reporting, risk management and HR management
• Lead strategic planning and resource management for the laboratory
• Oversee regulatory compliance and accreditation processes
• Utilise data and management information to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Quality improvement

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data analysis

Change management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C Lab >200

Remuneration: $151,280.81 - $159,582.42 per annum + Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ689860

Location: Nepean Hospital

Applications Close: 15 September 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

NSW Health Pathology Nepean is looking for a Senior Hospital Scientist in charge of our Haematology Laboratory. This full-time opportunity is ideal for an experienced pathology professional looking to take the next step in their career while making a meaningful contribution to patient care. At Nepean Pathology, you aren't just managing a lab; you are leading a dedicated, close-knit team, providing Haematology & Flow Cytometry services to the Local Health District.

Situated at the base of the Blue Mountains, our Nepean Hospital laboratory combines the fast-paced energy of a major metropolitan teaching hospital with the warm, collaborative culture of a community-focused team. We pride ourselves on a supportive, flexible working environment where professional growth is actively championed and continuous learning is part of our daily routine.

What You'll Be Doing

Responsible for managing the laboratory to provide an efficient and effective service across operational management, compliance management, financial planning and reporting, department performance monitoring and reporting, corporate risk management, human resources management and strategic planning.

What We Can Offer You

• Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
• Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
• Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

• Tertiary qualifications of at least a Bachelor Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science, with subjects relevant to pathology or an equivalent recognised qualification relevant to Medical Laboratory Science or relevant specialty
• Proven leadership and operational management skills and experience including budget management, staff and resource management and maintenance of professional standards and accreditation within organisational funding and performance frameworks
• Demonstrated experience with the implementation of quality improvement and risk management including an understanding of the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements in healthcare
• Demonstrated experience in change management and use of financial, statistical, human resources and management data to proactively improve laboratory efficiency and effectiveness
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and professional networks in a specialty of pathology relevant to the laboratory, and understanding of the role and function of public laboratories within the Australian and NSW health systems
• Advanced knowledge and operating competency with Laboratory Information Systems, Microsoft Office applications and Quality Management Systems and proven data analysis skills
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service with a high level of interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and interact professionally with a diverse range of people at all levels.
• Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements.

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Information for applicants

• NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
• NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
• You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
• All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
• An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
• We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.

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