Company description:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Job description:

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 2 Medical Scientist in Cytology to join the Anatomical Pathology team on a Fixed Term contract.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

This position would suit a cytopathology scientist with experience in performing primary screening and will contribute to the high-quality work, accurate, and timely workload. Responsible for partaking in all aspects of cytopathology including, but not limited to, non-gynaecological cytology screening, issuing reports for pathologists, attending and performing ROSE at radiological guided FNA, EUS and EBUS procedures, and performing specimen processing, including specimen registration, slide preparation and staining.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A degree in Biological Science (Medical Science) or equivalent. Overseas qualifications must be Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) assessed.
• Specific post-graduate qualifications in cytopathology such as CTASC and/or CTIAC
• Demonstrated experience in non-gynaecological primary screening
• Previous work history in a diagnostic cytopathology laboratory.
• Demonstrated experience in non-gynaecological specimen preparation
• Displays an innovative mindset and a can-do attitude.
• Promotes a culture of kindness, psychological safety, and togetherness amongst the team.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Imogen Campbell, Principal Scientist of Anatomical Pathology 03 94859402

Applications close 16th November 2025

We offer:

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive' program

Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support

An inclusive and culturally safe space

State of the art facilities and campus partnerships

A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs'

Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

For a glimpse of life at NH, click here.

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza