Medical Laboratory Scientist - Regional Relief

NSW Health; Dubbo; Sur place; AUD 79 000 - 113 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Rural Health Workforce Incentive up to

Up to 12 extra days off per year

In-house training with My Health Learn

Fitness Passport gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Regional Relief Squad on a Permanent Full Time basis. The role will involve delivering a range of laboratory operations and coordinating scientific training across laboratories in Western NSW or Far West LHDs.

The successful candidate will travel between sites, work with diverse teams, and contribute to quality management and process improvements while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• Experience with pathology services and laboratory information systems.
• Strong communication, report writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in team settings and autonomously across sites.
• Knowledge of safety, privacy, and governance in the laboratory.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and deliver scientific and technical training within the lab.
• Develop, review and quality-manage laboratory practices to meet standards.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and continual process improvement.
• Support across multiple sites in regional NSW as part of relief squad.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Teamwork

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Time management

Formation

Bachelor degree or higher in Science/Medical Laboratory Science

Outils

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Patient Systems

Description du poste

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Regional Relief

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Scientific Officer
Remuneration:$79,433.52 - $113,298.98 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ703574
Location: Dubbo
Applications Close: 17 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team on a Permanent Full Time basis.

The role will form part of the NSW Health Pathology Relief Squad. The primary location of this position is negotiable, however is expected to be within one of the laboratories located in Western NSW or Far West LHD's. The successful applicant will also need to work across various sites in Regional NSW.

This exciting opportunity provides variety with travel between sites, working with different teams, learning new skills and gaining a wealth of knowledge.

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.

• 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
• Current NSW C‑Class driver’s licence (P1 or P2 accepted) is required with capacity to travel to any site or location within the operational area for a shift as required. Interstate C‑Class licence holders must obtain an NSW C‑Class licence within three months of appointment. Learner licences are not accepted

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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.

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