Build your career in microbiology within a busy hospital laboratory supporting diagnostic and public health services. In this role, you’ll contribute to the preparation and processing of specimens that support timely diagnosis and patient care across North Queensland.

Job details

The purpose of this role is to provide laboratory support services within microbiology, including specimen preparation, processing and data entry, ensuring accurate and efficient delivery of diagnostic testing services.

What you'll do

In this role you will prepare and process specimens for microbiology, serology and molecular testing, perform data entry and specimen registration, support laboratory workflows and prioritisation, assist with quality control and compliance activities, contribute to team operations across departments, and support efficient and accurate laboratory service delivery.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Has experience or ability to perform laboratory support duties
• Has strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Can work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Has basic computer and data entry skills
• Has interest or experience in microbiology (desirable)

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. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time. 

Further information

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

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

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

• CSQ681465 Pathology Assistant Microbiology RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)