As part of a collaborative and professional team, you will utilise your technical knowledge and practical skills to ensure the highest standards of laboratory practice are maintained, supporting quality patient outcomes and service excellence.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:
Demonstrated ability to apply competent scientific judgement in the coordination of Anatomical Pathology processes and to follow established standard operating procedures.
Demonstrated ability to provide Anatomical Pathology services specifically in the areas of histology with a focus on microtomy, embedding and performing duties associated with the processing of surgical tissue through the cut-up areas of the histology laboratory.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability (or ability to rapidly acquire the skill) to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification.
Demonstrated ability (or understanding) to triage workloads and communicate this effectively with team members.
Proficiency in the use of laboratory information systems or the ability to rapidly acquire these skills.
Experience or an understanding of the various facets of immunohistochemical and molecular testing on anatomical pathology specimens would be highly desirable.
The successful applicant will be required to participate in a rotational roster that has morning shifts that commence as early as 5.30am, day shifts that commence at 9.30am and evening shifts that commence early afternoon and finish at 11pm.
The successful applicant will be required to participate in a rotational roster that includes week-end shifts (Tuesday to Saturday) and public holidays as required.
The successful applicant may be required to participate in a rotational roster to cover on-call arrangements as required.
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
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.
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.
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. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
