Take the next step in your scientific career and join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic services that make a real difference to patient care. As a Scientist in Chemical Pathology, you'll apply your expertise to perform a diverse range of complex and highly specialised diagnostic and therapeutic testing. You'll demonstrate advanced analytical, scientific and clinical interpretive skills while delivering accurate, timely and reliable results that support critical clinical decision-making. In this role, you'll undertake a broad spectrum of investigations, from routine to highly complex, ensuring all testing is performed consistently and in accordance with established quality standards.

If you're a motivated scientist with strong analytical skills, a commitment to quality, and a passion for delivering exceptional pathology services, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative team at the forefront of diagnostic healthcare.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

- Knowledge of chemical pathology testing and its role in clinical medicine.
- Knowledge, skills and expertise in analytical methods relevant to chemical pathology.
- Knowledge, skills and expertise in the validation and clinical interpretation of results in chemical pathology and its diagnostic, therapeutic and monitoring role in disease and health.
- The ability to work independently and in a team and demonstrate initiative in problem solving using innovative solutions in the delivery of a high-quality testing service.

Why work with us?





Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

- 38 hour full time work week
- Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
- Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

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 perks 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 prospect 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.

📌 Continuous Shift Scientist (Mackay)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Mackay