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Queensland in beautiful Mount Isa, where you'll combine hands‑on laboratory expertise with leadership in a rewarding multidisciplinary role supporting healthcare across North West Queensland. As the Multidisciplinary Senior Scientist, you'll apply your advanced scientific knowledge and leadership skills to deliver high-quality pathology services while supporting the Supervising Scientist with the day‑to‑day management of the laboratory. You'll mentor staff, drive quality outcomes, and help ensure the delivery of safe, timely, and reliable diagnostic services across multiple pathology disciplines.

Job details - Position status: Permanent

- Position type: Full‑time
- Occupational group: Health - Pathology
- Classification: HP4
- Workplace Location: North West Qld
- Job ad reference: QLD/CSQ688496
- Closing date: 10-Aug-2026
- Job duration: PERM FT
- Contact person: Chantel Laing
- Contact details: 47444413

Access the National Relay Service Key competencies (role specific criteria) - Demonstrated ability to apply advanced scientific judgement in all areas pertaining to a multidisciplinary pathology laboratory, including (but not limited to): Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology,

- Demonstrated clinical leadership ability and contribution to the professional development of
- Proven ability to solve complex problems in the
- High level communication skills and ability to maintain professional relationships in the
- Ability to lead process improvement and client liaison
- Understanding of laboratory quality systems and the requirements of NATA accreditation and ISO




- Awareness of the human resource management policies applicable to contemporary Why work with us? Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive workplace 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 benefits 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 opportunity 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. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

📌 Senior Scientist Mount Isa
🏢 North West Queensland
📍 Mount Isa