Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $121,581.81 - $159,582.42 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ685641
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Applications Close: 30 August 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology are looking for a talented Senior Hospital Scientist to join our Haematology Oncology team within the Molecular Medicine Department on a permanent Full Time basis. Based at John Hunter Hospital, we are looking for highly motivated team players.

The NSW Health Pathology Molecular Medicine Department is located a short drive from Newcastle, on the John Hunter Hospital Campus, with beautiful surroundings and outdoor areas. The team you will be working with is dedicated, committed and positive, and strive for excellence to provide a quality Genomics service to NSW communities.

What you'll be doing

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a highly sophisticated Genomics Laboratory. The Haematology Oncology team performs a range of tests including SNP-microarray, FISH and karyotyping which are critical for clinical treatment decisions for oncology patients. In this position you will be responsible for the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and associated activities and logistics for the Haematology Oncology team. The position oversees the quality, cost and operational integrity of the Haematology Oncology team, regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services in the Haematology Oncology team, human resource, business and resource management.

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

- Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and valuable oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with negotiation skills, report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
- Proven leadership and management skills and experience including operational management, budget management, staff management and resource management
- Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems
- Extensive experience working in the laboratory including experience in staff training and competency assessment
- Demonstrated understanding and sound knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems
- Extensive experience in clinical laboratory haematological oncology cytogenetics,



including expertise in the analysis, interpretation and reporting of FISH, karyotype and microarray investigations

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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.

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📌 Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular Medicine (Australia)
🏢 NSW Health
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