Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Classification: Health Professional Level 4 (PN 72617)

Salary: $ 127,597 - $ 141,511 (Plus 12.5% Super) plus allowance of $15,005

Location: Canberra Health Services

Section: Pathology Administration

Closing Date: 18 November 2026

What Can We Offer You

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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions.

Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About The Role

ACT Pathology is a division of Canberra Health Services, providing comprehensive diagnostic pathology services to the ACT and surrounding region. Reporting to the Director, Laboratory Operations, the Improvement and Innovation Manager plays a key role in supporting the ongoing development of ACT Pathology through the delivery of operational, digital, service improvement and innovation initiatives. Drawing on a background as a senior pathology scientist, the role works closely with laboratory, clinical, corporate and digital teams, providing specialist pathology expertise to improve laboratory operations and digital workflows, implement new technologies and equipment, enhance data and performance reporting, and drive service excellence.

This is a unique prospect to influence the future of pathology service delivery, translating operational priorities into sustainable improvements that support efficient, integrated and patient-centred diagnostic services.



The successful applicant will work collaboratively across ACT Pathology and Canberra Health Services to deliver innovative solutions that improve outcomes for patients, staff and the broader health system.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

To Apply

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description and attach two recent referee reports

- Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website . Our Vision : creating exceptional health care together

Our Role : to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values : Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Simon Newton at 02 5124 2893 or at [email protected]

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📌 Improvement and Innovation Manager - Pathology (Canberra)
🏢 Canberra Health Services
📍 Canberra