Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification
: Scientific Officer
Remuneration
: $76,****** - $108,****** per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week
: 38
Requisition ID
: REQ******
Location
: Cootamundra Health Service
Applications Close
: 12 May *********:59pm
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the team at Cootamundra Health Service in a permanent full time capacity.
This role offers the opportunity to work across core laboratory services while contributing to high-quality diagnostic outcomes for the local community, within a supportive regional health setting.
This position is eligible for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, providing an allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum, in addition to award entitlements.
Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience, a free service for essential workers and their families considering or moving to regional NSW.
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What we can offer you
Financial Benefits -
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, and
Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Work-life balance -
Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
Professional growth -
Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO
My Health Learning
Health & wellbeing
- Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
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:
Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite
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
Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
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
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
Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
Current NSW C‐Class driver's licence (P1 or P2 accepted)



is required.
Interstate C‐Class licence holders must obtain an NSW C‐Class licence within three months of appointment.
Learner licences are not accepted.
Applicant must have the ability to travel to other NSWHP sites for work and training, as required by management.
Information For Applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an
equal prospect employer
committed to an inclusive workplace.
We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to
providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations
and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed.
Please reach out if you need adjustments.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health.
For
Aboriginal candidates
, support is available through the
Stepping Up website
You must have
valid working rights
in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
All workers must meet NSW Health's
vaccination and screening requirements
before starting employment.
See
PD****_004
for more detail.
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
An
eligibility list
may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.
Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the
Position Description
2) Find out more about
applying
for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Anthony Flaskas on
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