Bring your advanced clinical interpretative expertise to a role where you will be recognised as a key resource within the department. You will take a lead role across one or more specialist areas, contributing to staff training and education, process documentation, quality monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives, as well as advanced instrumentation troubleshooting. This is a 12 month fixed term contract at 76hrs /fortnight.

Job details

Undertake duties with a high level of independence. Take responsibility for performing and validating a broad range of complex and varied flow cytometry, Haematology and coagulation investigations consistently and accurately.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

• Demonstrated high level of knowledge and skill in the performance of flow cytometry investigations in a clinical pathology laboratory.
• Demonstrated high level of knowledge and skill in the performance of haematology and coagulation, investigations in a clinical pathology laboratory.
• Significant experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas - training, education, quality or troubleshooting in a haematology discipline.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership ability and contribution to the professional development of others.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems in the workplace.
• High level communication skills and ability to maintain professional relationships in the workplace.
• Ability to lead process improvement and client liaison activities.
• Understanding of laboratory quality systems and the requirements of NATA accreditation and ISO certification.
• Awareness of the human resource management policies applicable to contemporary workplaces.

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.

Documents

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

• DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)
  
  HP4 Senior scientist Haematology (1) (PDF)