Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist IC of Section - Morphology

NSW Health Pathology; St Leonards; Presencial; AUD 122.000 - 129.000; Jornada completa

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Salary packaging

Additional days off

Learning & development

Gym discounts

Descripción de la vacante

NSW Health Pathology's Royal North Shore Haematology Laboratory invites a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist to lead Morphology. This temporary, full-time role runs until October 2027 with potential extension, overseeing staff, testing, quality and operations.

The position requires a Bachelor or higher in Science/Medical Laboratory Science, extensive Morphology experience, and leadership in training staff, with a focus on accreditation, compliance and budget management.

Formación

• Bachelor degree or higher in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification
• Extensive high‑level Morphology knowledge and operation of analytical equipment in pathology labs
• Experience in training and educating staff in identifying a range of cell populations
• Strong communication with customers, patients and clinical/lab staff; report writing and data evaluation
• Understanding of accreditation frameworks, standards and quality systems
• Managerial experience in laboratory operations, administration and budgeting
• Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems incl. supervision of e‑based QMS
• Knowledge of health, safety and privacy requirements in lab environments

Responsabilidades

• Oversee scientific, technical and support staff, testing and logistics for the assigned laboratory
• Ensure quality, cost and operational integrity; regulatory compliance and accreditation
• Manage human resources, budgeting and resource planning for the department
• Lead training and professional development for staff and promote continual improvement

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Training

Lab operations

Customer focus

Educación

Bachelor/Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Herramientas

Pathology LIS/LIMS

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to October 2027 (with potential for ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist in Charge of Section

Remuneration: $121,581.81 - $128,898.29 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Royal North Shore Hospital

Applications Close: 8 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our dynamic team at one of the largest teaching hospitals in NSW for Morphology. This is a temporary, full-time position as the Senior Hospital Scientist in charge of Morphology section until October 2027 with a possibility of extension. Our state-of-the-art laboratory specialises in morphological examination of a broad range of leukaemia's, lymphoma's and haematological disorders and includes paediatric morphology, kleihauer testing, urinary haemosiderin and malarial parasite screening. We also provide essential scientific supervision for our category B laboratories across Northern Sydney and Northern NSW, which includes providing training, education, investigating incidents and providing corrective and preventative actions.

At our laboratory, professional development is a priority - we actively support training, education and career progression to help you reach your full potential.

The Haematology laboratory is located on Level 5 in the Acute Services Building of Royal North Shore Hospital. Conveniently located only a short 4-minute walk from St Leonards train station, making it easily accessible via public transport. Staff parking also available.

Don't miss your opportunity to be part of an amazing team!

What You'll Be Doing

Responsible for the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and associated activities and logistics for the assigned laboratory. The position oversees the quality, cost and operational integrity of the department, regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services in the department, human resource, business and resource management.

What We Can Offer You

• Financial Benefits - 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
• Extensive high-level knowledge working in a Morphology laboratory with knowledge of the operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in a pathology laboratory
• Demonstrated experience in training and educating staff in identifying a range of cell populations
• 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
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems
• Demonstrated managerial skills with experience in laboratory operations, administration and budgeting
• Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems
• Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements

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
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