Seeking the best suited applicant to join our friendly team of Health Professionals. Apply independent scientific judgement to analyse patient specimens, verify and validate test results, and provide timely, expert advice to the clinical unit where appropriate.

Job details

The essential requirements for this role are;

• Demonstrated understanding of clinical microbiology principles, including specimen processing, culture techniques, pathogen identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing methods.
• Ability to follow established laboratory protocols and quality control procedures to ensure accuracy, reliability, and safety in all testing activities, consistent with NATA/RCPA standards.
• Knowledge of laboratory information systems, with a commitment to maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors in a clinical 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

• 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.

Documents

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

• DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)
  
  CSQ694797 Microbiology Scientist (PDF)