Join a high-performing laboratory team at Gold Coast University Hospital, where your contribution will directly support the delivery of exceptional diagnostic services. As a Clinical Assistant within Microbiology, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of one of Queensland's leading public health laboratories.

Job details

Reporting to the Supervising Scientist, Microbiology, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative and highly respected laboratory environment.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

• Demonstrated ability to accurately receive, label, and process clinical specimens for microbiological culture in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Practical skills in performing basic microbiological tasks such as Gram staining, reagent preparation, and equipment maintenance, following safety and quality requirements.
• Understanding of quality assurance processes, including participation in daily quality control checks, and adherence to biosafety and infection control procedures in a PC2 laboratory environment.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with scientists and other laboratory staff, ensuring prompt processing of priority specimens and efficient coordination within the laboratory team.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and consistency, maintain detailed records, and meet turnaround times in a high throughput diagnostic laboratory setting.

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.

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.

• DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)
  
  CSQ681801 Microbiology CA3 (PDF)