HOBART PATHOLOGY

Status: 2 Positions Available

Position A: Part Time (30 hrs per week) Fixed Term (until 16 March 2026)

Position B: Casual

Department: Microbiology

About The Role:

Fixed term position and casual position within the Microbiology Department

Culture setup for microbiology sterile sites, swab, genital, urine and faeces samples

Setup of susceptibility testing

Performing manual microscopy techniques and utilising microbiology automation (i.e. MALDI-TOF, VITEK, Atellica)

Shifts will be either 4pm to midnight or 5pm to 1am, Monday - Friday and may include weekend work

About You:

1. Proficient, motivated and highly organised with great attention to detail

2. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

3. The ability to work both independently and as part of a cohesive team

4. The ability to work under pressure in a busy environment

5. Ability to undertake training and direction to retain and build on knowledge base

6. Great interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

7. Good availability to cover a variety of shifts, both rostered in advance and short notice

8. Previous microbiology laboratory experience will be considered an advantage

To Apply:

To be considered for this role you must submit a cover letter addressing the above selection criteria and a copy of your current resume via Seek.

For Further Information:

For further information, please contact Emma Langford or Rhiannon Timperon, Heads of Department, on 62371265.

Applications close: 2 September 2025