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Scientist Chemical Pathology


Townsville

Join a dynamic laboratory team where your scientific expertise will directly support high-quality patient care and clinical decision-making. In this role, you will perform advanced scientific analyses within Chemical Pathology, applying independent professional judgement to interpret complex test results and provide expert advice to clinical units when required.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Pathology
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/CSQ683837
Closing date 09-Jun-2026
Job duration TEMP FT - from 06.07.2026 for12 months
Contact person Damian Juskiw
Contact details 44330665
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If you are passionate about scientific excellence and want to make a meaningful impact within a leading pathology service, this is an opportunity to further develop your career in a supportive and professional environment.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

  • Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and skill in the delivery of scientific judgement within the discipline of Chemical Pathology, Pathology Queensland – Townsville Laboratory.
  • Demonstrated ability to participate in a single-discipline or multidisciplinary team and contribute a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the discipline.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply established principles in the area of Chemical Pathology 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

  • 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.

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