We have a great opportunity for you to further develop your experience and skill set as a Scientist within our hard-working laboratory in Dalby. Perform complex and diverse technical tasks and engage in independent decision making and judgement on a day to day basis with minimal clinical practice supervision in the analysis of patient specimens. The primary responsibility of the position is to assist in the provision, maintenance and improvement of a comprehensive pathology service to the Dalby Hospital in a multidisciplinary laboratory.

Job details

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

• A competent level of knowledge, expertise and skills within a multi-skilled laboratory.
• Ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team on a 5 day roster with on-call duties outside of rostered hours, and contribute a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the disciplines.
• Ability to apply established principles to the provision of results and advice in a client focussed manner.
• Perform duties with a high degree of independence and with infrequent supervision.
• Ability to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification.

 Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent qualification.
• Queensland Health staff will be required to participate in shift, on-call and/or weekend roster arrangements. In some circumstances and following consultation Queensland Health staff may be required to participate in 24 hour shift arrangements.
• 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.

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

Documents

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

• QLD634475 Scientist PFT HP3 Dalby (PDF, 258KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants