Seeking the best suited applicant with the desired experience and knowledge and personal skills to deliver a 24hr pathology service to the HHS by participating in and supervising a team of multi-skilled scientist working on the continuous shift roster. This role reports directly to the GLM.

Job details

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Clinical expertise: Demonstrated clinical expertise across multi-skilled disciplines in Pathology required in a 24hr shift setting.
• Clinical ability: Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of situations that require complex problem solving skills.
• Leadership skills: Ability to build, develop and manage a small team using contemporary leadership Skills.
• Team capability: Ability to develop and implement quality improvement activities in accordance with NATA and ISO requirements.
• Team participation: Demonstrated ability to work as part of and lead a small team to achieve KPI's that can be measured and reported upon using contemporary methods.

 Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or equivalent is essential.
• Management qualifications will be highly regarded. 
• The laboratory delivers a 7-day a week/24 hour service. You will be required to take part in a 24-hour continuous shift roster, and will work a combination of day, afternoon and overnight shifts within each fortnight, inclusive of weekends and public holidays.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/ manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
• We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.

Vaccine Preventable Disease requirements

• It will be a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against one or more of the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment: Hepatitis A & B, Measles, Mumps, Pertussis, Rubella and Varicella.
• Additional vaccinations including Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies may also be required for this position.
• Existing staff that are engaged prior to 1 July 2016 are not subject to this condition of employment unless they apply for a role with VPD requirements that is with a different Queensland Health entity (i.e. one HHS to another HHS, department to a HHS, or HHS to department).

How to apply

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

• A short-written response (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
• Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor. 
• Late applications cannot be submitted online. For a late application to be considered, please arrange approval and submission via the contact person.
• Applications will remain current for 12 months or for the duration of the vacancy. Future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process.
• Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by Queensland Health. Prospective employees are required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

Further information

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

This is a permanent full-time role - please read the role description carefully prior to applying.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Welcome Pack Sept 23 (PDF, 181KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Supervising Scientist Cont Shift HP4 (PDF, 265KB)
  Role Description