Team Leader - Sendaway & Logistics

Monash Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Subsidised car parking

Free uniforms

Subsidised gym

Job summary

Monash Health is recruiting a permanent Full Time Sendaways & Logistics Team Leader to drive the quality and timeliness of sendaway and logistics processes within Pathology.

You will supervise workflow and pathology test activities, while managing a Monday-to-Friday roster. Strong leadership and pathology knowledge are essential, with IATA training preferred. Competitive benefits and development opportunities within Victoria's largest health service.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of pathology, particularly sendaways tests.
• Ability to prepare and package sendaways specimens for dispatch.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• IATA trained in dangerous goods (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the quality and timeliness of all Sendaway & Logistics processes.
• Supervise and coordinate workflow and activities of pathology tests.
• Roster Monday to Friday; ensure health and safety compliance.
• Support the team within Monash Health Pathology.

Skills

Pathology knowledge

Sendaways processes

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

About Monash Health Pathology Service

You will be joining Monash Health at an exciting time as we work in partnership with Alfred Health to be the premier shared public pathology service in Victoria. As a member of the pathology team you will be helping shape the direction of the partnership. Monash Health Pathology is an integral part of Monash Health. It is the largest public provider of Pathology services in the state and currently operates 6 laboratories. The largest of these is located at the Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, with additional laboratories located at the Dandenong, Moorabbin, Casey, Victorian Heart Hospital and Wonthaggi Hospitals. There are currently 18 collection locations based within the hospital sites and community settings. Services are provided to the Public and Private sectors, and other laboratory services.

The Victorian Government is reforming Public Pathology services and creating pathology networks. As such from mid-February 2027 Monash Health Pathology will become part of the Bayside Health pathology network and Monash Health Pathology employees will transfer employment to Bayside Health. While employment will transfer there is no change to the role, location or terms and conditions of employment including recognising length of service, and accrued leave entitlements. Employees will continue to perform their duties from their current work locations, subject to operational requirements.

Now Recruiting a Permanent Full Time Sendaways and Logistics Team Leader

About the Role - Team Leader, Sendaways & Logistics (Full Time Permanent Position)

The Sendaways & Logistics team Leader will be accountable and responsible to the Pre-Analytical Services Manager for the quality and timeliness of all aspects of Sendaway & Logistics processes. This position requires relevant experience and understanding of Sendaway processes and customer service together with a general knowledge of pathology. The Team Leader will supervise and co-ordinate the workflow and activities of pathology tests and determined by Monash Health. You will be part of a roster that rotates with other team members Monday to Friday. Health and Safety is essential requirements of the position in order to protect yourself and others. All personnel are required to wear approved safety glasses in conjunction with other personal protective equipment (provided by Monash Health).

Let us reward you with the security of Victoria's largest health service, along with the career opportunities that come with that. Take advantage of our salary packaging, subsidised car parking, free uniforms and subsidised gymnasium and you have a positive start to your new career.

About You

To be successful in this healthcare role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and attributes:

Strong Understanding of Pathology in particular Send aways tests

Ability to prepare and package sendaways specimens for dispatch

Strong leadership, communciation and oragnsation skills

Mandatory requirements of the role - qualifications, licences, memberships,

IATA trainied in dangerous goods (desirable)

In Return,

You’ll be joining the largest public health service in Victoria and be a part of:

a passionate pathology team dedicated to making a difference to the health of Victorians

a friendly, flexible work environment

mentorship from a highly experienced and respected team

Why you will love working with us

Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with:

A supportive and cohesive sub-team, working within a larger consumer relations team.

Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring.

Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.

Salary packaging.

Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Pooja Rao, Pre- Analytical Services Manager, Pathology at *********@monashhealth.org

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.