Laboratory Manager - Microbiology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging options

12 extra days off per year

Learning and development opportunities

Fitness Passport gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at Gosford Hospital seeks a Microbiology Laboratory Manager to lead the Microbiology service. You will guide laboratory operations, foster excellence, and drive innovation to support patient care across the region.

You’ll mentor a skilled team, contribute to strategic initiatives, and advance microbiology services within public health systems on the Central Coast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• Proven leadership and operational management experience with budget, staff and resource management.
• Experience implementing quality improvement and risk management in healthcare.
• Experience using data and management information to improve laboratory efficiency.
• Strategic thinking with professional networks in pathology and public health systems.
• Advanced knowledge of LIS, MS Office and QMS; strong data analysis skills.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and building collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the laboratory to provide an efficient service across operational and compliance management.
• Oversee financial planning, reporting and department performance monitoring.
• Lead corporate risk management, HR management and strategic planning.
• Ensure accreditation and compliance within organisational funding and performance frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff and resource management

Change management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Professional networks

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation & influencing

Education

Bachelor Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Timeup to June 2028 with potential for 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:REQ698667
Location: Gosford Hospital
Applications Close: 18 October 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Lead a service that makes a difference every day while enjoying the lifestyle of the beautiful Central Coast. NSW Health Pathology is seeking an inspiring and forward thinking Microbiology Laboratory Manager to lead the Microbiology service at Gosford Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team delivering high quality diagnostic services that support patient care across the region. As a leader, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding laboratory operations, fostering a culture of excellence and driving innovation within a service that is essential to modern healthcare.

Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, you'll have the opportunity to develop and mentor a skilled team while contributing to strategic initiatives, service improvements and the ongoing advancement of Microbiology services. If you're passionate about leadership, quality and building high performing teams, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact while advancing your career within one of Australia's leading public pathology providers. Enjoy the perfect balance of professional challenge and coastal living, all while helping shape the future of diagnostic healthcare on the Central Coast.

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 Microbiology 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

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