Medical Laboratory Scientist

Employment Type

Permanent Part Time

Position Classification

Scientific Officer

Remuneration

$38.52 - $54.94 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week

16

Requisition ID

REQ619961

Location

Cootamundra Health Service

Applications Close

19 November 2025 - 11 : 59pm

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is inviting applications for a permanent Part Time Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our dedicated team at Cootamundra Health Service. This is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment while enjoying the charm and lifestyle of one of the Riverina’s most picturesque country towns.

Cootamundra offers more than just a beautiful setting - it’s a close-knit community with a thriving agricultural industry and a strong sense of local pride. Here, your work will have a real impact on regional healthcare, and your contribution will be genuinely appreciated.

Alongside the flexibility of part-time hours, this role includes a rural incentive of $1,000 per annum plus superannuation. You’ll be part of a collaborative team where your expertise is valued, and your professional development is supported.

If you’re passionate about pathology and looking for a fulfilling career in a welcoming regional setting, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.

What we can offer you

• This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $1,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements.
• 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.

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.

Qualifications

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

3) For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Perry on Rebecca.Perry@health.nsw.gov.au

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 PD2024_015 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 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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