Laboratory Manager - Haematology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Up to 12 extra days off

Learning & development

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead the Haematology service at Westmead Hospital. You will oversee day-to-day lab operations, drive service excellence and contribute to safe, high-quality diagnostic services across NSW Health Pathology.

You will lead a large team, champion innovation, and work with multidisciplinary stakeholders to plan and develop the service for future needs. This role offers responsible governance and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent relevant to pathology
• Proven leadership and operational management skills including budget and staff/resource management
• Experience with quality improvement and risk management within healthcare regulatory requirements
• Experience in change management and usage of data to improve laboratory efficiency
• Strategic thinking and professional networks in a pathology-related specialty
• Advanced knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), MS Office and Quality Management Systems; strong data analysis
• Commitment to excellent customer service and stakeholder collaboration

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a large laboratory with focus on efficiency, compliance, financial planning and reporting
• Lead workforce development, strategic planning and operational leadership in Haematology

Skills

Leadership

Budget mgmt

Quality management

Risk management

Data analysis

LIS expertise

MS Office

Stakeholder mgmt

Public health

Education

Bachelor degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Quality Management Software

Quality statistics tools

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time up until October 2027 with potential of ongoing employment
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:REQ692459
Location: Westmead Hospital
Applications Close: 30 September 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity
Ready to take the next step in your pathology career and lead a service that makes a real impact? NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead the Haematology service at Westmead Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated pathology professional to guide a high-performing team, drive service excellence and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality diagnostic services that support patient care across one of NSW's leading health precincts.

In this influential leadership role, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of a large and complex laboratory while championing innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders, you'll help shape the future of the service through workforce development, strategic planning and operational leadership. If you're passionate about building strong teams, improving services and making a meaningful contribution to healthcare, this is your opportunity to grow your leadership career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

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

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.

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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.

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