Scientist Microbiology - Pathology

ACT Health; Canberra; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Flexible working conditions

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Physiotherapists

ACT Pathology Allowance

Job summary

Canberra Health Services is seeking a Microbiology Scientist to join the Microbiology Department at Canberra Hospital. You will process patient samples, operate lab instrumentation and perform culture-based identification in a broad diagnostic microbiology service.

The role requires adaptability to extended hours, with participation in out-of-hours and on-call rosters. The position offers flexible working conditions, salary packaging, and a supportive team within a tertiary hospital.

Responsibilities

• Process patient samples for microbiological examination
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation
• Read culture plates to distinguish between normal flora and pathogenic organisms
• Perform bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time,Permanent

Classification: Health Professional Level 2(PN 28482)

Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.5% Super)

Location: Canberra Health Services

Section: Pathology

Closing Date: 15 December 2026

What can we offer you:

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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:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Microbiology Scientist to join our team at Canberra Health Services.

We are seeking a motivated and highly organised individual who takes initiative, works collaboratively, and values being part of a supportive team. The successful applicant will be adaptable and flexible, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and deliver high-quality, client-focused services in a dynamic workplace.

This position is based within the Microbiology Department at the Canberra Hospital laboratory. The department provides a broad range of clinical diagnostic microbiology services, including bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, and parasitology.

In this role, you will process patient samples for microbiological examination, operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, read culture plates to distinguish between normal flora and pathogenic organisms, perform bacterial identification, and set up and interpret antimicrobial susceptibility testing results.

The laboratory currently operates an extended-hours service from 8:00am to 10:30pm, seven days a week. The successful applicant will be required to participate in out-of-hours and on-call rosters.

Pathology allowance may apply, if applicable as defined in the ACT Public Sector Health Professional Enterprise Agreement, Section C.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

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

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

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

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.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Mayleen Robles on 5124 2510 or at **************@act.gov.au