In-Demand Senior scientist Jobs in Canberra, Act

Senior Scientist - Microbiology | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Canberra Health Services —Canberra ACT
- $111,639 - $126,060 a year
- Temporary
- Employee assistance program
10d
Senior Data Scientist
Australian National University —Canberra ACT
- $138,182 - $144,783 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Recruiting
Data Scientist
CDC Data Centres —Canberra ACT
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- SQL
- Analytics
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Business Information Systems
Australian National University —Canberra ACT
- $121,598 - $162,281 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Recruiting
- Relocation assistance
21h
Senior Laser Engineer, Scientist or Physicist
Electro Optic Systems Pty Ltd —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Research
- Analysis skills
Senior Clinical Research Associate - FSP
Parexel —Canberra ACT
- Weekend availability
- Nursing
- Patient monitoring
- English
Design and Drafting Team Lead
Stantec —Canberra ACT
- Part-time
- AutoCAD
- No degree
- Associate degree
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
Senior Project Manager
Stantec —Canberra ACT
- Part-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
Team Manager – Environment
AECOM —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Senior/Staff Software Engineer
Gridsight —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- AI
Quick Apply
Senior/Staff Data Engineer
Gridsight —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Azure
- AWS
- AI
Quick Apply
Senior Civil Design Engineer
Stantec —Canberra ACT
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Civil Engineering
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
Group Leader Design and Drafting
Stantec —Canberra ACT
- Part-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
Principal/Director - Environment Impact Assessment (Defence)
AECOM —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Senior Product Data Engineer
Gridsight —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AWS
Quick Apply

I want to receive the latest job alert for senior scientist in canberra, act

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

senior scientist jobs near canberra, act

Data Scientist jobs in Canberra ACT

Senior Project Manager jobs in Canberra ACT

Senior Citizens jobs in Campbelltown Nsw

Trainee, Internship, Data Analyst, Statistics jobs in Greater Adelaide Sa

Senior Data Scientist jobs in Sydney Nsw

Senior Citizens jobs in Geelong Vic

Visa Sponsorship Available, Data Analyst jobs in Melbourne Vic

Senior Staff Engineer jobs in Melbourne Vic

Network Engineer jobs in Brisbane Qld

Network Engineer jobs in Sydney Nsw

Team Member jobs in Sydney Nsw

Caltex, Team Member jobs in Perth Wa

Interior Design, Styling, Staging jobs in Melbourne Vic

Woolworths, Team Member jobs in Nightcliff Nt

Senior Civil Designer jobs in West Melbourne Vic

Web Designer jobs in Sydney Nsw

Senior Civil Designer jobs in Queensland

Freelance, Interior Designer jobs in Sydney Nsw

Senior Civil Designer jobs in Perth Wa

Senior Citizens jobs in Central Coast Nsw

Senior Scientist - Microbiology | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Canberra Health Services -
Canberra ACT

Apply Now

Job Details

Temporary | Full-time
$111,639 - $126,060 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Full Job Description

Closes: 15 June 2026

Classification: Health Professional Officer Level 3
Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (up to $126,060 on achieving a personal upgrade) plus superannuation
Position No: 71179-02QIB
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 26 May 2026
Contact Officer: Susan Bradbury on [email protected] or (02) 5124 2510

What can we offer you:

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.
Pathology allowance as the EBA.
Access to Employee Assistance Program.
Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

The Microbiology Department of Canberra Health Services provides a broad range of clinical diagnostic microbiology services, including bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology and parasitology.

The successful applicant will be required to supervise a laboratory team within the Microbiology Department. You will participate in the routine work of the laboratory as well as performing investigations of a non-routine or more complex nature. Extensive in-depth knowledge and experience in clinical diagnostic microbiology is essential.

Your key responsibilities will perform diagnostic procedures, investigation of new methodologies, maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation, performance and monitoring of Quality Control and provision of clinical test results.

We are looking for someone who has the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders and work as part of a team, with adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.

There is a requirement to work out-of-hour and on-call rosters.

Please Note: Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only. If interviews are required preferred mode will be face-to-face. (Any proposed interviews will be held the week commencing 22 June 2026)

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.

Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of 11 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

#LI-DNI

Note

This is a temporary position available for a period of 11 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

senior scientist jobs in canberra, act

Senior Scientist - Microbiology | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Senior Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Business Information Systems

Senior Laser Engineer, Scientist or Physicist

Senior Clinical Research Associate - FSP

Design and Drafting Team Lead

Senior Project Manager

Team Manager – Environment

Senior/Staff Software Engineer

Senior/Staff Data Engineer

Senior Civil Design Engineer

Group Leader Design and Drafting

Principal/Director - Environment Impact Assessment (Defence)

Senior Product Data Engineer

I want to receive the latest job alert for senior scientist in canberra, act

Explore jobs in more locations

Closes: 15 June 2026

Note

Career interest categories:

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected