Senior Scientist, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

Leave loading 17.5%

38 hour work week

24/7 confidential support

Job summary

Queensland Health in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Scientist to apply high-level scientific expertise across laboratory disciplines and provide expert advisory support to staff and District Health Service clients.

The role focuses on maintaining professional clinical standards (NATA/ISO) by applying established principles, procedures and strong leadership to guide teams in line with Pathology Queensland's strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate high level scientific expertise in core laboratory disciplines.
• Provide scientific services to maintain professional clinical standards (NATA/ISO).
• Demonstrate advanced communication and commitment to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level scientific advice to laboratory staff and District Health Service clients.
• Maintain professional clinical standards (NATA/ISO) through established principles and procedures.
• Manage core disciplines in line with Pathology Queensland's financial, HR and strategic direction.

Skills

Scientific expertise

Advisory and communication

Leadership and teamwork

Job description

The essential requirements for this role are;

• Ability to apply high level scientific expertise in core disciplines in the laboratory and ability to provide high level scientific advice to laboratory staff and District Health Service clients on a broad range of issues pertaining to the laboratory.
• Ability to provide scientific services to ensure the maintenance of professional clinical standards (NATA/ISO) by utilising established principles / procedures.
• Knowledge, expertise and skill in the management of one or more of the core disciplines in line with established financial, human resource and strategic direction of Pathology Queensland.
• Advanced communication skills and demonstrated commitment to maintaining a positive and competent work team.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading
• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

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.

Senior Scientist, Queensland Health • Brisbane - East, Australia