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Employment Type : Permanent Full Time

Position Classification : Scientific Officer

Requisition ID : REQ573074

Location : Liverpool Hospital

Applications Close : 26 May 2025 - 11 : 59pm

About The Opportunity Want to work in a brand new, world class PC3 Mycobacteriology Laboratory? An opportunity exists for a scientist with a passion for Mycobacteriology to join the NSW Health Pathology Microbiology Department laboratory team nestled in the Liverpool Hospital Precinct as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. We are recruiting a permanent full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist for our Mycobacterium Section.

We are seeking a level-headed person with good laboratory skills, an eye for detail, good organizational skills and excellent communication and teaching skills. You will be working with a dedicated team of Scientists, providing quality services to South Western Sydney Local Health District network patients.

Continued professional development is essential in this role and opportunities will be provided to support these activities. We will be looking for your strengths and once trained you will be required to participate in a 24 / 7 roster and supervise the Mycobacteriology Section of the Microbiology Department.

If you are a team player looking for a new opportunity, apply now!

What We Can Offer You Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning Use of the Liverpool Hospital gym for a small weekly fee. What You'll Be Doing Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement.

Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions :

Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science / Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to a Mycobacteriology laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2023_022 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

New to NSW Health Pathology? The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Working Rights This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note : A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

Talent Pool If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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