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Scientist Continuous Shift (Multiskilled)


Cairns

Join the team at Pathology Queensland in beautiful Cairns and play a key role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective pathology services to the community. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to apply your scientific skills and knowledge across a diverse laboratory environment, supporting Haematology, Transfusion, Chemical Pathology and Microbiology services. This s a permanent full-time role, Continuous Shift - Multi Skilled.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Pathology
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Cairns region
Job ad reference QLD/CSQ684126
Closing date 11-Jun-2026
Job duration Permanent full time
Contact person Pamela Heard
Contact details 0742266614
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Working within a collaborative and professional team, you will contribute to accurate and timely diagnostic testing while ensuring all laboratory practices meet the stringent standards of Pathology Queensland, NATA and ISO accreditation requirements. This role is ideal for a motivated scientist who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is committed to quality, patient care and continuous improvement.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

  • Demonstrated ability to apply multi-specialty scientific judgement in Haematology, Transfusion, Chemical Pathology and Microbiology.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide scientific advice and provision of results to laboratory staff and Hospital and Health Service clients pertaining to Haematology, Transfusion, Chemical Pathology and Microbiology.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide scientific services in accordance with professional clinical standards, established principles / procedures and comprehensive operation and maintenance of analytical equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a team to contribute to the objectives of the laboratory.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to quality and service improvement activities in accordance with National Association of Testing Authority/International Standardisation Organisation (NATA/ISO) accreditation / certification.

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. 

 

Further information

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

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Last updated
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