About the Role:
A great opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 1 or Grade 2 Medical Scientist to join the Haematology Laboratory at the Royal Children's Hospital. This is a part-time, Fixed Term position (0.4 EFT) until 31 July 2027, offering the opportunity to work within a leading tertiary paediatric pathology service. The position is 0.4 EFT, equivalent to 33.8 hours per fortnight. This may be worked as four days per fortnight (8.45 hours per day) or, by mutual agreement, across a greater number of days with shorter daily hours.
The primary focus of this role is the examination, interpretation and reporting of peripheral blood films, contributing specialist morphology expertise to the Haematology Laboratory. The successful applicant will work closely with Haematologists and scientific staff to support the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services for paediatric patients.
Applicants should possess demonstrated experience and competency in blood film morphology and haematology laboratory practice. Experience in a paediatric haematology setting will be highly regarded.
Applicants seeking flexibility in their working pattern are encouraged to apply.
What you’ll achieve:
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Perform routine and specialised Haematology and Transfusion diagnostic laboratory tests, including validation and reporting, after appropriate training
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Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on automated and manual instrumentation and equipment within Haematology and Transfusion
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Active participation in a fully rotational roster, including early mornings, afternoons and evening shifts
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Adherence to standard operating techniques and procedures documented in laboratory manuals as required by the International Quality System Standard (ISO 15189-2009)
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Participate in Departmental continuing education, ongoing competency program/s and external quality assurance programs
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Report opportunities for improvement and/or implement initiatives in consultation with the Principal Scientist/ Scientist in Charge to provide continuous workflow improvement for the laboratory
Internally, this position will be known and/or referred to as: Medical Scientist - Grade 1/2 (Haematology - Blood Film Morphology Reporting).
Classification for this position will be governed by Award 18 - Medical Scientists and will range from RX1 (Grade 1, Year 1) to RY7 (Grade 2, Year 4), base salary $63,674.00 to $106,906.80 per annum, pro rata for part-time, plus Superannuation).
Your skills and experience:
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Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science), Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine) or Bachelor of Science with a major in Haematology and/or Transfusion Science or equivalent, where ‘equivalent’ includes a degree awarded by an overseas tertiary institution which is recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition, which in the case of Medical Scientists is the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS)
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Demonstrated relevant technical skills and knowledge
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Professional attitude in interaction with colleagues and internal and external stakeholders
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Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
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Major in haematology/transfusion science
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Knowledge of ISO15189 and its application to medical testing is advantageous
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Satisfactory police check and Working with Children check
If this sounds like you, or if you would like more information, please refer to the below for the position descriptions:
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Grade 1 - please click here
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Grade 2 - please click here
About the Department:
The Haematology Laboratory, within the department of Laboratory Services, provides a comprehensive, high quality diagnostic haematology service to both the Royal Children’s Hospital and the Royal Women’s Hospital 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What we offer:
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Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum!
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Looking for a new set of wheels to get you to the office? We offer Novated Leases through our partnership with SmartSalary
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Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
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Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
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Convenient location & close to public transport
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Staff immunisation drives
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Special events
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Discounted Private Health Insurance
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Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
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Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets
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Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
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Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
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Retail discounts & more!
Other requirements:
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Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.
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Valid Working with Children Check
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Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure
Application process:
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Gurbaksh Kanda, Principle Scientist, via email:
[email protected]
Victorian Department of Health has endorsed the initiative to restructure existing public pathology by bringing together laboratories into pathology networks operating under a lead health service.
Pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital will transition to a single pathology service. This creates an exciting opportunity to strengthen the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct to benefit all Victorians.
This role will be part of the new centre of excellence that will be led by Melbourne Health.
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close: 17 July 2026.
