Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Pathology Queensland.

Job details

What you'll do

• Manage staff and coordinate activities within the Metro Specimen Collection work units and actively support staff to achieve their professional and organisational goals.
• Provide expert advice to the Metro Specimen Collection Manager, to inform resource allocation and changes to the service.
• Perform quality duties relating to the role including stock control, document control, staff training and performance development review.
• Manage rosters and other payroll activities within the work unit.
• Whilst the role involves the operational supervision of the team, each supervisor is responsible for performing a broad range of specimen collection procedures consistently and accurately and maintaining competencies within all operational aspects of the Specimen Collection Department.
• Liaise with patients, medical and non-medical staff to ensure correct collection of specimens and efficient operation of the Specimen Collection Department.

About you

We are searching for someone who has: 

• Advanced level of technical skills in Phlebotomy specimen collection techniques.
• Demonstrated understanding of the importance of standard precautions in dealing with patients and clinical specimens.
• Demonstrated high level of self-motivation, ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner without direct supervision, and demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, co-ordinate and train staff to provide efficient and effective services.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet the clinical need of patients and to ensure an efficient client-focused service, whilst managing supervisory duties as required.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills, commitment to teamwork, and ability to communicate effectively, including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with medical professionals at all levels, pathology staff, and show empathy, compassion and understanding to patients.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff in line with quality human resource management practices with reference to Queensland Health Code of Conduct, employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour.
• Mandatory Certificate III in Pathology Specimen Collection.
• Certificate IV in Pathology Specimen Collection would be highly regarded.

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.

Documents

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

• CSQ664318 Phlebotomy Supervisor RD (PDF, 201KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Information Package for Applicants