Step into a leadership role within a high-performing microbiology laboratory supporting diagnostic services across a major hospital. In this role, you’ll lead clinical assistant teams, oversee pre-analytical operations and drive quality and service excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Job details

The purpose of this role is to provide operational supervision within microbiology specimen reception and pre-analytical services, leading staff, coordinating workflows and ensuring high-quality, compliant laboratory operations.

What you'll do

In this role you will supervise and coordinate clinical assistant teams, manage pre-analytical laboratory processes, deliver training and support staff development, oversee quality, stock and compliance activities, maintain operational capability by performing laboratory duties, support stakeholder engagement, and ensure efficient and accurate service delivery across a shift-based environment.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Has experience in laboratory support or pathology environments
• Has demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Has strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Has experience in training, coaching or staff development
• Has strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

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

• 38 hour full time work week
• 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.

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. 

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.

• CSQ681553 Clinical Assistant Coordinator RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)