Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $37.04 - $52.83 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ611245
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications Close: 9 November 2025 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity
A vacancy exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Scientific Officer in the Cytology section of the NSW Health Pathology Anatomical Pathology Laboratory, at Liverpool Hospital. This laboratory provides a full Anatomical Pathology service to several hospitals within the South West Sydney Local Health District including Liverpool, Fairfield, Campbelltown, Bankstown, Camden and Bowral hospitals.

This position is key to the continued provision of our Anatomical pathology services, and as such will required to work within a rotating 24/7 roster/on call with other scientific/technical staff. You will have a demonstrated knowledge and experience in: routine diagnostic Cytology Laboratory with demonstrable skills in the preparation and reporting of Rapid On Site Evaluation (ROSE) of Fine Needle aspirate biopsies, including EBUS and EUS (or willingness to learn),use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite, preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols will also be undertaken. CT ASC qualification and a NSW Drivers License is also required.

You will be working in the Cytology section of the Anatomical Pathology Department located at the Liverpool Hospital Campus. At times you will also attend Cytology procedures at the Bankstown and Campbelltown Hospitals.

What we can offer you

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 delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement.

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

Unencumbered Class C Driver's License (valid in NSW) or the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required

1. Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to Cytopathology from a recognised tertiary institution, as well as the Certificate of Cytotechnology of the Australian Society of Cytology (CTASC). Academic transcripts to be provided with application.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in; routine diagnostic Cytology Laboratory with demonstrable skills in the preparation and reporting of Rapid On Site Evaluation (ROSE) of Fine Needle aspirate biopsies, including EBUS and EUS (or willingness to learn), use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite, preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols will also be undertaken.
3. 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 report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
4. Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
5. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory
6. Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
7. Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements

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Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand 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.

New to NSW Health Pathology?
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 H