Medical Laboratory Scientist

Employment Type : Permanent Part Time

Position Classification : Scientific Officer

Remuneration : $37.04 - $52.83 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week : 16

Requisition ID : REQ614203

Location : Cootamundra

Applications Close : 2 November 2025 - 11 : 59pm

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking a permanent full‑time Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team in Cootamundra. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career while enjoying the lifestyle offered by one of the Riverina’s most picturesque country towns.

Cootamundra is a welcoming community, and a thriving agricultural industry. It’s a place where you can make a meaningful impact in regional healthcare while enjoying the benefits of rural living.

In addition to the flexibility of part‑time hours, this role offers a rural incentive of $1,000 per annum plus superannuation, along with the chance to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where your skills and dedication are truly valued.

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

What we can offer you

Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits.

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 provision 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 the 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
• Unencumbered Class C Driver’s License (valid in NSW) or the capacity to travel to any site for training and work as required

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 and 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 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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