The purpose of this role is to lead and support the delivery of Pathology Queensland's Clinical Governance and Quality Management Framework, ensuring services meet regulatory and accreditation requirements while driving continual improvement, risk management and best-practice service delivery across the state.
What you'll do
In this role you will collect blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients, perform specimen reception and registration activities, process and prepare samples for analysis and referral testing, maintain laboratory records and data entry systems, support stores and inventory functions, assist with quality control activities, liaise with patients and healthcare professionals, and contribute to the efficient operation of pathology services across Rockhampton and surrounding laboratory locations.
About you
We are searching for someone who:
Holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent qualification
Has extensive experience within pathology laboratory environments
Has demonstrated expertise in quality management, clinical governance and accreditation systems
Has experience conducting audits, compliance reviews and quality investigations
Can influence, engage and build relationships across large and diverse stakeholder groups
Has strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills with a focus on continuous improvement
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 working 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.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
