Description : Excellent benefits including salary packaging Fitzroy location Permanent, Full Time role About the Role The Grade 4 Scientist provides day-to-day supervision and leadership of the Cytology section, ensuring efficient workflow, appropriate staffing, quality and NATA compliance.
You will support and guide Cytology staff in technical and operational matters, troubleshooting complex issues, coordinating resources and escalating matters where required.
Additionally, you will work collaboratively across Anatomical Pathology to maintain high standards of patient care, service delivery and continuous improvement.
Some key responsibilities of the role include: Operational and supervisory responsibilities Cross disciplinary Anatomical Pathology responsibilities Cytology scientific and technical responsibilities Quality, accreditation and risk management Procurement, equipment and resource management Education, training and team professional development Research,



development and continuous improvement Leadership and contribution to workplace culture Classification for this position will be as a Medical Scientist Grade 4 remuneration range (RZ5 - $127,535 – RZ7 - $148,309 per annum).
Your Contribution The successful candidate will hold the following qualifications, skills and attributes: Degree of Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent with a Cytology Major.
A minimum of 10 years post graduate qualified experience in a medical pathology laboratory.
Demonstrated advanced experience in diagnostic Cytology, including non-gynaecological cytology, Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA), cytological screening, specimen preparation and quality assessment.
Experience in the supervision and leadership of scientific and technical staff within a diagnostic pathology laboratory.
Experience working within a NATA/RCPA-accredited medical laboratory and comprehensive knowledge of NATA, RCPA and NPAAC requirements applicable to Anatomical Pathology.
Current or previous appointment as a NATA Technical Assessor, preferably with experience assessing Anatomical Pathology/Cytology laboratories.
Other essential requirements: Australian Certificate of Cytology [CT(ASC)] (Gynae

📌 Cytology Scientist (Grade 4) (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent’S Health Australia
📍 Melbourne