Senior Cytology Scientist & Section Lead

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging – Increase your take‑

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Staff Health Centre CBD Location

Discounts and Promotions

Career development & advancement

Culture of continuous improvement

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia in Fitzroy, Melbourne, is seeking a Grade 4 Medical Scientist to supervise the Cytology section, ensuring efficient workflow, staffing and quality while maintaining NATA compliance.

You will lead Cytology staff, coordinate resources, support cross-disciplinary Anatomical Pathology, and act as Deputy to the Principal Scientist during absences, contributing to patient care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Cytology with a major in Cytology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Cytology section operations and staffing.

Skills

Cytology leadership

Quality & compliance

Staff supervision

Diagnostic Cytology

NATA/RCPA accreditation knowledge

FNA cytology experience

Education & training

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science with Cytology major

Australian Certificate of Cytology CT(ASC) (Gynae & Non-Gynae)

IAC CT(IAC) certificate

Tools

NATA Technical Assessor

Job description

St Vincent's Health Australia in Fitzroy, Melbourne, is seeking a Grade 4 Medical Scientist to supervise the Cytology section, ensuring efficient workflow, staffing and quality while maintaining NATA compliance.

You will lead Cytology staff, coordinate resources, support cross-disciplinary Anatomical Pathology, and act as Deputy to the Principal Scientist during absences, contributing to patient care and continuous improvement.