Based within the Central Core Laboratory, you'll receive comprehensive training in Core Chemistry while gaining exposure to pre-analytical processes in Central Specimen Reception, providing you with a broad and rewarding laboratory experience. You'll perform a diverse range of testing including routine chemical pathology, immunoassays, arterial blood gases, therapeutic drug monitoring, drugs of abuse testing, selected serology and protein assays.

Job details

As part of a collaborative team of Health Professionals and Clinical Assistants, you'll contribute to an essential continuous pathology service and enjoy opportunities to expand your skills in a modern multidisciplinary laboratory.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

• Experience in the performance of Chemistry and/or Immunoassay investigations.
• Theoretical knowledge and understanding of chemistry and immunoassay principles and procedures
• Proven ability to solve problems and show initiative in the workplace.
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated involvement in 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.
• The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the Core Chemistry continuous shift roster, and may work a combination of day, afternoon, evening and overnight shifts within each fortnight.

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.

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)
  
  CSQ688119 HP3 Core Chem Perm Part time (PDF)