Join the dedicated team at Pathology Queensland in Rockhampton and play a vital role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services that support patient care across Central Queensland. As a Scientist within the Core Laboratory, you will contribute to the delivery of effective, efficient and reliable pathology services while working in a collaborative and supportive laboratory environment. This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months.

Job details

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and adaptable Scientist who enjoys variety in their role. You will rotate across all sections of the core laboratory following appropriate training and operational requirements, developing broad technical capability and valuable experience across multiple pathology disciplines. Working within a continuous shift environment, you will apply your scientific knowledge, attention to detail and commitment to quality to help ensure timely and accurate pathology results for clinicians and patients alike.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

• Relevant knowledge, skill and expertise, at a minimum, obtained through relevant tertiary education, but increasing commensurate with experience.
• Knowledge and skills, or ability to acquire knowledge and skill, of the operational requirements of a molecular diagnostic unit, microbiology discipline and core laboratory skills (Haematology, Chemical Pathology, Transfusion Medicine) and ability to perform relevant methods and procedures in each or any of these.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member, to produce an effective work output in terms of quality and quantity.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, client focus and ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to comply with organisational policies and procedures, and assist the laboratory to comply with all relevant legislative, administrative, and professional standards including meeting NATA / ISO / TGA accreditation / certification requirements.

 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.

Documents

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

• DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)
  
  CSQ683977 Scientist HP3 RD Cont Shift (PDF)