Are you looking for a new adventure? Perhaps adding to your skillset? Challenging yourself in a new environment? The Statewide Laboratory Haematology Service located at Central Laboratory are looking for a Supervising Scientist Coagulation to join their hard-working team in Herston.

Job details

In this role, you will apply expert scientific knowledge to supervise, evaluate and control the scientific and technical operations of the Special Coagulation work unit, ensuring an efficient and highest quality service. This involves the ongoing competency and leadership of staff that work within the Special Coagulation work unit. 

The Supervising Scientist Coagulation will be expected to apply your high level operational and strategic managerial knowledge and skills to meet organisational objectives and exceed client expectations. This position has a strong statewide focus for coagulation services and works positively and proactively with other haematology supervising scientists across the state.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Demonstrated expert level knowledge, expertise, skills and scientific judgement in coagulation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the human, physical and financial resources of a special coagulation work unit.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member, cooperating and communicating effectively with those in the immediate work situation as well as the wider work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the quality of clinical practice within coagulation, to ensure the maintenance of relevant legislative, administrative and professional standards and to meet NATA/ISO/TGA accreditation/certification requirements.
• Demonstrated active leadership in the development of improvement initiatives, provision of strategic advice, contribution to the development of professional standards, scientific practices, procedures, protocols and professional competence in coagulation at a state level

The successful applicant must hold a Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) degree, or an equivalent degree qualification.

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

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 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.

Professional development

• 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. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

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.ﾠﾠ

Documents

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

• QLD640095 Supervising Scientist Coagulation RD (PDF, 308KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 938KB)
  Application Kit