Senior Scientist, Haematology And Transfusion

Queensland Health; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career training and development

Generous leave entitlements

Employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead Haematology and Transfusion services across Hervey Bay and Maryborough. You will ensure compliant laboratory practices, provide scientific guidance to staff and client hospitals, and support strategic planning for service delivery.

The role requires advanced knowledge in Haematology/Transfusion, strong coaching skills and experience with laboratory information systems.

Qualifications

• Advanced Haematology & Transfusion knowledge
• Laboratory leadership experience
• Ability to supervise Health Practitioner staff

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership within Fraser Coast Laboratories Haematology & Transfusion services.
• Develop and improve supervised services with Fraser Coast team and stakeholders.
• Implement and validate new instrumentation and processes.
• Coordinate performance and development of the Fraser Coast Health Practitioner team.

Tools

Auslab

Unity

QIS

Microsoft Office

S4HANA

myHR

RiskMan

Job description

Clinical Support Queensland are excited to welcome applications for a Senior Scientist to join the Pathology team in Hervey Bay and Maryborough! Clinical Support Queensland (CSQ) brings together a range of specialist services that underpin safe, high quality health care across the state. This includes diagnostic and forensic pathology, public and environmental health testing, and key clinical and system support functions including biomedical technology and supply chain services.

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Health - Pathology
• Classification: HP4
• Workplace Location: Wide Bay
• Job ad reference: QLD/CSQ692702
• Closing date: 08-Oct-2026
• Contact person: Shay Bosworth
• Contact details: [phone]
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About the role:

Pathology Queensland (PQ) provides diagnostic pathology services to all Hospital and Health Services (HHS) across metro, regional and remote Queensland and plays a critical role in the government's response to public health threats, epidemics, and civil emergencies. PQ offers laboratory services in the disciplines of anatomical pathology, chemical pathology, haematology, immunology, microbiology and genomics. PQ also provides expert analysis, scientific testing and advice to maintain and improve our public and environmental health, and to support the coronial system in Queensland.

Purpose of the role:

As a Senior Scientist, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective Haematology and Transfusion services across Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals and other Pathology Queensland clients. You will ensure laboratory practices comply with relevant Pathology Queensland policies, discipline requirements and applicable NATA, NPAAC and ISO 15189 standards. Working closely with the HP5 Supervising Scientist, you will support the day-to-day operation of the laboratories, as well as strategic planning and implementation to support the ongoing delivery and improvement of services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide scientific leadership within the Fraser Coast Laboratories in Haematology and Transfusion services.
• Develop, implement, maintain and improve supervised services in concert with the Fraser Coast supervising team, the Group Laboratory relevant discipline Chief Scientists, Fraser Coast Hospitals stakeholders and Pathology Queensland stakeholders.
• Possess the ability to implement and validate new instrumentation.
• Provide scientific advice and services to the Fraser Coast Hospitals and other clients relating to Haematology and Transfusion services.
• Ensure supervised services meet or exceed service delivery KPI's.
• Liaise with clients and relevant reference Pathology Queensland laboratories Haematology and Transfusion services.
• Liaise with the Hervey Bay and Maryborough Senior Scientist for Chemistry, POCT, Micro and PCR services to coordinate performance and development of the Fraser Coast Health Practitioner team including training, provision of feedback and continuing education for supervised services.

Role fit:

You will bring advanced scientific knowledge and judgement in Haematology and Transfusion, with the ability to provide complex advice and support to laboratory staff and Hospital and Health Service clients. You will have strong technical expertise in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of relevant analytical equipment, as well as an understanding of the management and strategic direction of Haematology and Transfusion services. You will be confident supervising, supporting and developing Health Practitioner staff, with experience using laboratory and corporate systems including Auslab, Unity, QIS, Microsoft Office, S4HANA, myHR and RiskMan. Strong teamwork, respectful communication, resilience, emotional intelligence and a positive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving are key to your success in this role.

Why work for us:

• Career training and development
• Competitive salaries
• Generous leave entitlements
• Employee wellbeing programs

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.