Medical Laboratory Scientist

NSW Health Pathology; Riverside; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural Health Workforce Incentive up to

Salary packaging options

Up to 12 additional days off per year

Learning and development opportunities

Fitness Passport gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Port Macquarie Base Hospital team on a temporary full-time basis. You will perform a range of scientific and technical duties within a busy hospital laboratory, contributing to timely diagnostic services and patient care.

Join a multidisciplinary team and develop across a diverse workload, with opportunities for learning, development, and a supportive regional lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pathology services delivery, LIS, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and report writing with strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a busy lab.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously to deliver timely diagnostic results.
• Analytical thinking, initiative and problem solving within a pathology laboratory.
• Awareness of work health and safety and privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational laboratory activities and coordinate scientific/technical training.
• Review and develop quality management of laboratory practices.
• Ensure compliance with standards and continual process improvements.
• Support patient care by delivering accurate and timely diagnostic services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in Science/MLS

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Patient information systems

Quality Control Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to February 2028, with potential availability of ongoing employment Position Classification: Scientific Officer Remuneration: $79,433.52 - $113,298.98 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ696614 Location: Port Macquarie Base Hospital Applications Close: 26 October 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Looking to build your scientific career in a supportive regional laboratory while enjoying the Mid North Coast lifestyle? NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the team at Port Macquarie Base Hospital on a temporary full-time basis. In this role, you will perform a range of scientific and technical duties within a busy hospital laboratory, contributing to the delivery of accurate and timely diagnostic services. Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in supporting patient care while developing your skills across a diverse workload. Join a team committed to quality, collaboration and improving health outcomes for the local community.

What you'll be doing

Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement.

What we can offer you

• Financial Benefits - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, and 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.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

• Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite
• Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
• Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory
• Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
• 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.