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Medical Scientist, Continuous Shift
Hervey Bay and Maryborough
Join a collaborative regional pathology team delivering essential diagnostic services across the Fraser Coast. In this role, you’ll apply multidisciplinary scientific expertise across several pathology disciplines while supporting a 24/7 laboratory service that directly contributes to patient care and clinical outcomes.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Pathology |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CSQ683308 |
| Closing date | 02-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 months, possibility of Extension |
| Contact person | Shay Bosworth |
| Contact details | 4325 6931 Access the National Relay Service |
The purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality multidisciplinary pathology services across Haematology, Transfusion, Chemical Pathology, Molecular Diagnostics and Urine/Fluid Microscopy while supporting continuous shift operations across Hervey Bay and Maryborough laboratories.
What you'll do
In this role you will perform and validate diagnostic testing across multiple pathology disciplines, apply scientific judgement to complex patient results, provide technical advice to clinicians and stakeholders, contribute to specimen reception and laboratory support functions, participate in quality and accreditation activities, support research and service improvement initiatives, maintain analyser and quality records, perform phlebotomy duties, and contribute to continuous shift laboratory operations across both sites.
About you
We are searching for someone who:
- Holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
- Has multidisciplinary pathology experience across diagnostic services
- Can apply scientific judgement and problem-solving skills independently
- Has experience with laboratory information systems such as AUSLAB
- Has strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Can participate in continuous shift and on-call arrangements across multiple sites
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 working 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 such as temporary, full time or part time.
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