This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic role with a strong training and development focus, while experiencing the variety and challenge of multiple laboratory settings across Queensland. This position supports the Supervising Medical Laboratory Scientist (Relievers) in managing the operations and resources of the PQ Relievers Team. The role is critical in maintaining seamless statewide pathology service delivery and includes a strong focus on staff training and development.

Job details

Pathology Queensland is seeking a motivated and adaptable professional to support the Pathology Queensland Relieving Team (PQ Relievers). This team, made up of Medical Laboratory Scientists and Clinical Assistants, provides emergent and planned backfill across the statewide network, ensuring continuity of pathology services in regional, remote, and metropolitan hospitals.

This role requires mandatory travel across Queensland, with placements in regional and remote locations for extended periods (often multiple weeks at a time). Flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to work in diverse environments are essential.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

• Clinical expertise: Demonstrated clinical expertise across multiple disciplines in Pathology.
• Clinical ability: Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of situations that require complex problem-solving skills.
• Leadership skills: Ability to build, develop, and manage a team using contemporary leadership skills.
• Team capability: Ability to develop and implement quality improvement activities in accordance with NATA and ISO requirements.
• Team participation: Demonstrated ability to work as part of and lead a team (face to face and remotely) to achieve KPI's that can be measured and reported upon using contemporary methods.

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.

• CSQ678827_Senior Relieving Scientist (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)