Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $79,433.52 - $113,298.98 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ681970
Location: St George Hospital
Applications Close: 16 August 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity
Are you ready to be part of a dedicated team delivering essential pathology services to communities across Southern Sydney? NSW Health Pathology are looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Haematology team at St George Hospital. In this role, you'll play a vital part in supporting complex Haematology and oncology cases within the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, as well as handling referrals from public and private pathology laboratories across NSW. At NSW Health Pathology, you'll be contributing to better health and justice outcomes, every single day

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.

What we can offer you

Financial Benefits - 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

Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

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 Haematology, 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 workplace
- Sound understanding of legislation,



policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements

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Information for applicants

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity 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

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📌 Medical Laboratory Scientist - Haematology (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney