What you'll do

As the Scientist, Application Specialist, you will apply scientific and technical expertise to support laboratory and clinical information systems, using sound judgement to analyse issues, develop solutions and provide advice to clients and stakeholders. You will contribute to the clinical data request process through customer liaison, data extraction and processing, while ensuring privacy and data security requirements are maintained. Working collaboratively with the CISSU team and key stakeholders, you will support the development of scientific and clinical practices, procedures and protocols, drive continuous quality improvement activities, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards, records governance requirements, workplace health and safety obligations, and risk management processes. You will also actively build your qualified knowledge and expertise through ongoing learning and development opportunities.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

- Scientific and Technical Knowledge – Demonstrated ability to apply advanced technical or competent scientific level of knowledge across a broad range of pathology, forensic or public health laboratory practice particularly in relation to providing advice on workplace procedures.
- Problem Solving Skill – Demonstrated skill and experience in analysing, learning and applying advanced scientific knowledge, and developing solutions for customers from across a broad range of pathology, forensic or public health laboratories.
- Communication Skill – Proven communication, interpersonal skills and problem solving skills including the ability to effectively consult and negotiate with senior management and key stakeholders on issues requiring organisational change.
- Data Extraction and Processing Skills – Demonstrated knowledge and experience and/or the ability in the provision of data extraction, processing and reporting services.




- Comply with Standards and Procedures – Demonstrated ability to comply with legislation, Queensland Health standards, policies and agreements, support and facilitate action on corporate policies and programs, and behave in accordance with the Queensland Health values and code of conduct.

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 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.

We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 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.

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📌 Scientist - Application Specialist (Brisbane City)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane City