Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge, and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under ‘your key responsibilities', the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated competence and thorough working knowledge in all aspects of pre-analytical specimen processing together with a sound knowledge of laboratory operations in all disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and co-ordinate a Central Specimen Reception service while ensuring the maintenance of professional clinical standards, and established principles / procedures in line with the Department of Health Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the procedures and processes of Specimen Collection or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and skills in this area.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, highly developed communication skills, and a commitment to personal and organisational excellence.
• Demonstrated high level skills, or the ability to rapidly acquire high level skills, in the use of Microsoft Office applications and the laboratory information system (AUSLAB).
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with National Association of Testing Authority/International Standardisation Organisation (NATA/ISO) accreditation / certification.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional self-development.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• Mandatory Qualifications – nil
• Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques (or equivalent) would be highly regarded.
• 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.

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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.