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Laboratory Services Coordinator


Coopers Plains

If you're a proactive coordinator who thrives behind the scenes and enjoys supporting meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you. Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Pathology
Classification AO4
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/CSQ688884
Closing date 11-Aug-2026
Job duration PERM FT
Contact person Glen Buchanan
Contact details 07 3096 2938
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The Laboratory Services Coordinator position in Forensic Toxicology, in FPaCS provides routine and specialised administrative services, business planning and operational support to the Chief Chemist and the Forensic Toxicology team.

Key competencies

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

  • Possession of exemplary keyboard and data entry skills including a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary word processing and data entry systems. Knowledge of or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of laboratory information systems (Auslab, QIS2 and S4HANA) relevant to the duties of the position.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a flexible working environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide high level administrative support to a division or work unit including the ability to work autonomously, utilise discretion in the absence of the Team Leader, meet deadlines and establish work priorities whilst maintaining strict confidentiality of information.
  • Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with a broad range of clients and the ability to accurately prepare routine and complex correspondence.
  • Ability to actively participate in a laboratory working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour.

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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Last updated
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