As a Medical Scientist – Continuous Shift with Pathology Queensland in Townsville, you will perform a broad range of diagnostic analyses across Transfusion Medicine, Haematology, Chemical Pathology and selected areas of Microbiology. Working across a continuous shift roster, you will play a critical role in delivering timely, accurate results—particularly during out-of-hours periods when your skills and judgement are essential. In this role, you will take responsibility for the full scope of laboratory services outside standard operating hours, requiring a high level of autonomy, technical proficiency and decision-making capability. Your ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and compliance standards will be key to your success.

Job details

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and value variety, responsibility and meaningful contribution, this role offers an exciting opportunity to broaden your expertise and make a difference.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

• Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and skill in the provision of diagnostic testing and clinical interpretation of results within a large multi-disciplinary laboratory throughout all hours with minimal or no supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team and contribute a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to apply established principles to a multidiscipline service with provision of results and clinical advice in a client focused manner.
• Demonstrated ability (or ability to rapidly acquire the skill) to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with 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

• 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.

Documents

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

• DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)
  
  HP3 Continuous Shift Scientist (PDF)