Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2027 with potential for ongoing employment

Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C of Section

Remuneration: $121,581.81 - $128,898.29 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ693695

Location: Prince of Wales Hospital

Applications Close: 28 September 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology Haematology at Prince of Wales Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated scientist to join our friendly team as a temporary Senior Scientist in Charge of Coagulation. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your expertise in coagulation testing, work alongside experienced professionals, and make a meaningful contribution to patient care. Prince of Wales Hospital is located within the Prince of Wales hospital with public transport available direct to the hospital by bus or light rail from Central Station and is in close proximity to many cafes/restaurants and UNSW which has a gym, library and swimming pool.

What you'll be doing

Responsible for the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and associated activities and logistics for the assigned laboratory. The position oversees the quality, cost and operational integrity of the department, regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services in the department, human resource, business and resource management.

What we can offer you

- Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe advantages

- Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave

- Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

- 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:

1. Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution.
2. Extensive high-level knowledge of Coagulation and Special Haemostasis including operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in a pathology laboratory
3. Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and positive oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
4. Demonstrated experience in senior scientist duties such as managerial skills, motivating a team, implementing work improvements, budgeting, training, and assessing staff competency
5. Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems
6. Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards, legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements





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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.

- NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website

- You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.

- All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

- An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.

- We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Crystal Pau on [email protected] To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!

📌 Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist IC of Section - Coagulation (Australia)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Australia