Role title: Senior Hospital Scientist in charge of section – Histology

Role type: Permanent full time

Role grade: Senior Hospital Scientist (In Charge of Section), Year1-3

Department and location: SydPath – Anatomical Pathology, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney

Salary $121,581.81 – $128,898.29 + super + salary packaging

About the role

- Lead the way: Take ownership of the day-to-day operations of the Histology Laboratory and drive a high-performing, efficient service.
- Be hands‑on: Use your robust Histology expertise across all bench areas while supporting workflow and service delivery when required.
- Lead and develop your team: Supervise, mentor and build the capability of scientific and technical staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.
- Champion quality and excellence: Ensure the highest standards of specimen processing, quality assurance, accreditation and patient-focused diagnostic services.
- Drive continuous improvement: Monitor workflow, turnaround times and KPIs while identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and overall laboratory performance.

About you

- Experienced Histology leader: Bring a Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) and at least 3 years’ experience in a Histology Laboratory Supervisor or equivalent leadership role.
- Hands‑on Histology expertise: Have strong practical and theoretical knowledge of histotechnology, with confidence working across Histology bench areas and supporting day‑to‑day laboratory operations.
- People‑focused leader: Demonstrated experience leading teams, including rostering, workload allocation, training, competency assessments and developing high‑performing staff.
- Quality‑driven professional: Robust understanding of NATA accreditation, quality assurance and quality control within an Anatomical Pathology environment,



with a commitment to maintaining the highest laboratory standards.
- A proactive problem solver: Bring excellent communication and organisational skills, sound knowledge of LIS and laboratory technology, and a passion for continuous improvement, workplace safety and exceptional patient care.

What we can offer you

- Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
- Seamless NSW Health Mobility: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements
- World‑Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
- Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
- Cutting‑Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
- Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
- Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
- Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia: Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity:



We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

Closing date for applications: 23 September 2026.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected].

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.

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📌 Snr Hospital Scientist -in charge of section - Histology (New South Wales)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 New South Wales