As the Senior Scientist, Quality and Bacteriology, you will provide specialist scientific and quality expertise across Microbiology Central and the broader Pathology Queensland network. Reporting to the Principal Chief Scientist, Microbiology, you will be a key resource for all aspects of quality management and compliance affecting the Microbiology discipline, both locally at the Central Laboratory and statewide.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Pathology
Classification HP5
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/CSQ692135
Closing date 24-Sep-2026
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Salary Other
Job duration TEMP 2 months
Contact person Emma Wills
Contact details 36460036
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Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

- Demonstrated high level knowledge, expertise and skill in applying the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement, and a high-level understanding of laboratory quality control and quality assurance programs.
- Advanced knowledge and expertise in the scientific, technical, and quality aspects of Microbiology across a complex and diverse laboratory environment.
- High Level Knowledge of NATA / TGA / ISO17025 and15189 / NPAAC accreditation/certification requirements with respect to the Microbiology discipline.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including conflict resolution, negotiation and influencing competencies.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise, and manage competing deadlines and quality activities while working with a high degree of independence and initiative.
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders and team members and ability to effectively communicate and influence staff.

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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
- 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.

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At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal prospect employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

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📌 Senior Scientist Quality and Bacteriology (Brisbane)
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