Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity. We are seeking to appoint two best suited applicants to join our hard working and friendly team of Health Professionals. The roles will perform scientific analyses in the areas of Transfusion Medicine, Haematology, Chemical Pathology, and components of Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics, and provide independent scientific judgement in the interpretation of test results for the provision of advice to the clinical unit where appropriate.

Job details

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the provision of diagnostic testing and clinical interpretation of results within a large multi-disciplinary laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team and contribute a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to apply established principles to a multidiscipline service with provision of results and clinical advice in a client focused manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the provision of diagnostic testing and clinical interpretation of results within a large multi-disciplinary laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team and contribute a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to apply established principles to a multidiscipline service with provision of results and clinical advice in a client focused manner.
• Demonstrated ability (or ability to rapidly acquire the skill) to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation / certification.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree qualification in Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent) from a recognised university or tertiary institution or be completing the required degree with graduation expected within three months of the application closing date.
• Actively participate in operational requirements of the laboratory with participation across all areas including weekend shifts, evening shifts and may include continuous shift rosters providing 24 hour/7 days per week service delivery as required.
• At times this position may also be required to provide relief to the Innisfail, Atherton and Thursday Island Laboratories, as operationally required.
• 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.

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. 

Further information

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

Documents

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

• PHASS643997 Scientist Pathology (PDF, 160KB)
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