Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist In Charge Laboratory <200
Remuneration: $131,830.72 - $139,867.79 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ604095
Location: Inverell District Hospital
Applications Close: 22 September 2025 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity
A unique career or early career opportunity has arisen at our Inverell Laboratory. If you're looking to step into a leadership role and take your pathology career to the next level, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. You'll lead the development of a high-performing team of scientists and support staff, delivering exceptional testing services to Inverell Hospital and the local community. These positions don't arise very often so make sure you grab it while it's on offer!

The Inverell Hospital Laboratory is part of the Hunter New England network of laboratories for NSW Health Pathology. It provides essential pathology testing to the Inverell Hospital and the local community. You will be managing a team of 3 other Scientific staff and up to 5 support staff at the laboratory and in our local community collection centre in the Inverell CBD. You will also be an integral part of the team that provides 24 hour service 7 days a week to the Inverell Hospital out of normal working hours.

What we can offer you
· This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements

• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
• 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 the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and associated activities and logistics for the assigned laboratory. The position oversees the quality, cost and operational integrity of the department, regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services in the department, human resource, business and resource management.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

1. Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution
2. 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 negotiation skills, report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
3. Proven leadership and management skills and experience including operational management, budget management, staff management and resource management
4. Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems
5. Extensive experience working in the laboratory including experience in staff training and competency assessment
6. Demonstrated understanding and sound knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Neil Horton on [email protected]

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understands 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.

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

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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 full time / 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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