Medical Scientist in Charge - Molecular Medicine (510230)

Tasmania Government; Hobart; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Professional development allowance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Tasmania Government's Molecular Medicine laboratory in Royal Hobart Hospital seeks a Medical Scientist in Charge to oversee daily operations, provide professional leadership, and coordinate complex diagnostic services across regional and national levels.

The role requires extensive molecular diagnostics expertise, strong management skills, and the ability to plan and direct staff workloads in a public health setting in Tasmania.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Science or Applied Science or equivalent.
• Eligible for membership with a relevant professional body such as AMCLS, AAACLBM, ASM, HGA or the AS Cytology.
• Desirable: Membership/Fellowship with a recognised professional body and 10 years of specialised experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to scientific and technical staff, including supervision, mentoring, workload coordination, roster management and performance reviews.
• Lead delivery of complex molecular diagnostic services within a tertiary referral setting, including regional and national labs.
• Coordinate day-to-day scientific and technical operations of the Molecular Medicine Department.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Planning

Education

Medical Laboratory Science degree

Biomedical/Applied Science degree

Job description

Medical Scientist in Charge - Molecular Medicine (510230)

• Australia, Tas
• Oct 19, 2026

Science, Technology, Medicine Full Time - Continuing

About Tasmania Government

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

Molecular Medicine laboratory is part of THS-Pathology at Royal Hobart Hospital. It provides a comprehensive diagnostic service for infectious diseases, haematology and oncology.

The Role

• Provide high-level professional and operational support to the Director, Pathology RHH, and plan, coordinate and oversee the day-to-day scientific and technical operations of the Molecular Medicine Department.
• Provide professional leadership to scientific and technical staff, including supervision, mentoring, workload coordination, roster management, performance review and competency assessment.
• Lead and contribute to the delivery of complex and critical molecular diagnostic services within a tertiary referral setting, including services delivered at regional, statewide and national levels.

You will need

• Significant experience in the field of Molecular Diagnostics, including an in-depth and detailed level of knowledge and the ability to apply scientific principles across all aspects and disciplines of laboratory molecular diagnostics, typically acquired over extensive relevant professional experience (approximately ten years).
• Detailed knowledge of all aspects of pathology laboratories and how molecular procedures integrate and coordinate with other areas of pathology testing.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including the ability to organise, plan and direct staff and workloads to achieve organisational objectives.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

$148,502 to $150,478 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2025.

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Science or Applied Science or equivalent suitable to the position from a recognised institution
• Eligible for membership with a relevant professional body such as Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists, Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, The Australian Society for Microbiology, Human Genetics Society of Australasia or the Australian Society of Cytology
• Where there is no relevant professional body, the essential qualification must be met.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Membership/Fellowship awarded by a recognised professional body
• A minimum of 10 years of specialised experience.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

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