Laboratory Scientist - Pathology | Full-time Permanent

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Onsite Physiotherapists

Employee Assistance Program

ACT Pathology Allowance

Salary Packaging

Job summary

ACT Pathology at Canberra Health Services in North Canberra Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to join a professional team providing diagnostic testing across Chemistry, Haematology, Coagulation and Transfusion Medicine. The role supports 24/7 service delivery with rostered shifts, including nights and weekends.

You will perform testing, handle specimens, maintain instruments, and contribute to quality assurance while mentoring junior staff in a dynamic tertiary hospital laboratory

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing across clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation and transfusion medicine.
• Prepare and process specimens and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Contribute to quality assurance activities and participate in rotations.
• Support development of junior staff and rosters for 24/7 service, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Specimen handling

Quality assurance

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Laboratory Scientist - Pathology
Full-time Permanent

• 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
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• ACT Pathology Allowance, if applicable as defined in the ACT Public Sector Health Professional Enterprise Agreement, Section C.

About the Role:

Join ACT Pathology and play a vital role in delivering diagnostic services that support patient care across Canberra and the surrounding region. Based at North Canberra Hospital, you will be part of a professional and collaborative laboratory team providing essential testing services around the clock. ACT Pathology delivers trusted diagnostic and consultative expertise to hospitals, specialists, general practitioners and the wider community, making a direct contribution to healthcare outcomes every day.

We are looking for a motivated Laboratory Scientist who combines technical expertise with strong organisational and communication skills. You will be adaptable, solutions-focused and committed to maintaining high professional standards in a fast-paced environment. The successful applicant will be confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, building positive relationships while responding effectively to changing service demands.

Working across Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Coagulation and Transfusion Medicine, you will perform diagnostic testing, prepare and process specimens, maintain laboratory instrumentation and contribute to quality assurance activities. You will also support the development of junior staff, participate in laboratory rotations, and contribute to a continuous 24/7 service through rostered shift work, including nights and weekends. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience in a diverse laboratory setting while helping ensure accurate and timely results for clinicians and patients.

Pathology allowance may apply,if applicable as defined in the ACT Public Sector Health Professional Enterprise Agreement, Section C. The pathology allowance ranges from $5,581 - $8,759 p.a.

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

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

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 .