Work at least four shifts per fortnight on the Health Practitioner roster, including working one weekend per fortnight. Shifts will predominantly be day and afternoon shifts. Availability to work any rostered shift on any day of the week, no exclusions, is a requirement of the role.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

• This modern laboratory has a positive culture and a high-performing team, so qualities of resilience, respect, positivity in a team environment and well-developed communication skills are essential.
• Ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary team on any rostered shifts including weekends, public holidays, extra shifts and overtime when necessary to maintain pathology services.
• Reliability and punctuality to ensure uninterrupted pathology service provision 24/7.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and procedures used in Haematology, Chemical Pathology, Immunoassay, Transfusion Medicine, some Microbiology and Specimen Reception
• Experience in the performance of Haematology, Chemical Pathology, Immunoassay, Transfusion Medicine investigations, Urine Microscopy and rapid PCR.
• Experience in the use of software systems including a Laboratory Information System (such as Auslab), a Quality Control package, Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, BloodNet, an antibody register, POCT software and more.
• Ability to solve problems, work calmly in challenging environments, improve performance following feedback.
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to interact positively and respectfully with colleagues and clients.
• Understanding of laboratory quality systems and the requirements of NATA accreditation and ISO certification.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent) from a recognised university or tertiary institution.
• Your qualification should include Transfusion Medicine and Clinical Haematology components.
• Transfusion and Blood Film Morphology experience are highly desirable.
• Active membership of a relevant professional sciientific association would be well-regarded.
• The candidate will be required to move and lift eskies of samples and blood products and to assist with moving and dispensing pathology consumables.
• Some shifts may be predominantly microscope work while seated, other shifts may be predominantly standing at laboratory benches
• Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
• We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.

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.