Scientist

The Alfred Foundation; Town of Alfred (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development opportunities

Salary Packaging

Car Parking (subject to availability)

Onsite Gym

Child care services

Job summary

Bayside Health’s Alfred Health Microbiology Department is seeking qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists for permanent, part-time roles at Alfred Hospital. The role focuses on performing diagnostic microbiology testing, reporting results, and contributing to high‑quality public health services.

Shifts include 2 weekdays and one weekend shift per fortnight, with rotations across day, evening, and overnight rosters. Excellent attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc or BAppSc with a major in Microbiology.
• Experience in diagnostic Microbiology testing.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to function well in a team environment.
• Ability to organise own work to ensure time frames are met.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiology testing according to documented laboratory protocols.
• Roster involves 2 weekday shifts per week and one weekend shift per fortnight on a rotating basis.
• Contribute to patient care with accurate results and timely reporting.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support trauma, emergency services and transplantation testing.

Skills

BSc/Microbiology major

Diagnostic Microbiology testing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Work organisation

Education

BSc or BAppSc in Microbiology

Job description

Bayside Health Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Grade 1 Scientist position (RX1-RX7)
• Part Time (40 hours per fortnight)
• Alfred Hospital, Microbiology Department

Bayside Health Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent position
• Grade 1 Scientist position (RX1-RX7)
• Part Time (40 hours per fortnight)
• Alfred Hospital, Microbiology Department

The Department

Alfred Pathology Service (APS) provides a comprehensive range of pathology testing, consultation services and collection services to clinicians and patients of Alfred Health. The Microbiology unit provides diagnostic services for a range of infectious diseases. Due to the nature of the associated hospitals’ activities, there is emphasis on the support of trauma and emergency services, the support of organ transplantation - especially heart and lung, the support of HIV related diagnostic services and support of bone marrow transplantation services. You will be joining Alfred Health at an exciting time as we work in partnership with Monash 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.

The Role

Alfred Health’s Microbiology Department has multiple permanent part-time positions for a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist. Based at The Alfred hospital, your role will be to perform microbiology testing according to documented laboratory protocols within acceptable time frames.

Your roster would involve 2 weekday shifts per week as well as one weekend shift shift per fortnight (set days). Shifts would be rostered on a rotational basis, with participation in the day, evening, and overnight shift rosters.

To be successful for this role you will need to have experience performing diagnostic Microbiology tests, have excellent attention to detail, good communication skills and ability to function well in a team environment.

Skills/Qualifications

• BSc or BAppSc with a major in Microbiology - note: applicants must qualify for professional scientist membership of Australian Institute of Medical Scientists or the Australian Society for Microbiology.
• Experience in the performance of diagnostic Microbiology testing, including specimen set-up culture reading and interpretation.
• Good attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Ability to function well in a team environment
• Ability to organise own work to ensure time frames are met

Benefits

• Professional Development opportunities
• Salary Packaging
• Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym
• Child care services

All enquiries to Amanda Dennison, Principal Scientist Microbiology on 9076 3388.

Applications close 11pm AEST Tuesday, 29 September 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

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