Ready to take your Medical Laboratory Scientist career to the next level? Join a busy Central Core Laboratory and build your expertise across routine and specialised Haematology and Coagulation in a dynamic, high-performing laboratory environment. You’ll be trained across a broad range of analysers, investigations and laboratory processes, developing the skills to confidently perform simple through to complex testing, verify and validate results, troubleshoot instrumentation and maintain high standards of scientific and clinical practice.

This is a permanent part-time role for 40hrs per fortnight.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

- Experience in the performance of Haematology and Coagulation testing and investigations.
- Theoretical knowledge and understanding of Haematology and Coagulation principles and procedures.
- Proven ability to work independently, solve problems and show initiative in the workplace.
- Well-developed communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Understanding of laboratory quality systems and the requirements of NATA accreditation and ISO certification.
- Awareness of the human resource management policies applicable to contemporary workplaces.
- The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the shift roster and will be required to work a combination of day and afternoon shifts Monday to Friday within each fortnight.





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

- 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 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.

📌 Scientist (Herston)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Herston