Laboratory Operations Leader

Dorevitch Pathology; Sale; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts and perks via Flare Benefits

Health and financial benefits incl. E/

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted childcare via Kiddo

Online learning and development

Job summary

Healius is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Manager to lead day-to-day operations of a satellite laboratory, ensuring high-quality and compliant diagnostic services. The role combines operational leadership with people management and technical oversight to improve performance across the network.

You will drive workflows, new technologies, team performance and collaboration, delivering better outcomes for clinicians and patients while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Scientist or equivalent (AIMS recognised) is essential.
• Demonstrated experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, ideally within a multi-disciplinary role.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory operations to ensure delivery against performance targets and service expectations.
• Manage laboratory resources, staffing, rostering and budgets/KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation and quality standards (NATA, TGA and internal procedures).
• Oversee internal quality control and external quality assurance programs, driving continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach and develop team members to foster high performance and collaboration.
• Support with hiring, onboarding and capability development of staff.
• Oversee validation and implementation of testing methodologies with Pathologists and senior staff.
• Maintain safe work practices and compliance with WHS requirements and relationships with partnered facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Lab operations

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Stakeholder comms

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job description

Healius is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Manager to lead day-to-day operations of a satellite laboratory, ensuring high-quality and compliant diagnostic services. The role combines operational leadership with people management and technical oversight to improve performance across the network.

You will drive workflows, new technologies, team performance and collaboration, delivering better outcomes for clinicians and patients while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.