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Senior Scientist


Redland Hospital

Support the Supervising Scientist in overseeing technical services across core laboratory disciplines, including Haematology, Transfusion, Biochemistry, POCT and STAT Microbiology. You¿ll help lead day-to-day laboratory operations, support your team and drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement to ensure a responsive, cost-effective and client-focused pathology service for Queenslanders.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Pathology
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East
Job ad reference QLD/CSQ695962
Closing date 16-Nov-2026
Job duration TEMP FT Until 20.10.2027
Contact person Claire Levy
Contact details 34883118
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The essential requirements for this role are;

  • Ability to apply high level scientific expertise in core disciplines in the laboratory and ability to provide high level scientific advice to laboratory staff and District Health Service clients on a broad range of issues pertaining to the laboratory.
  • Ability to provide scientific services to ensure the maintenance of professional clinical standards (NATA/ISO) by utilising established principles / procedures.
  • Knowledge, expertise and skill in the management of one or more of the core disciplines in line with established financial, human resource and strategic direction of Pathology Queensland.
  • Advanced communication skills and demonstrated commitment to maintaining a positive and competent work team.

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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