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Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Scientific OfficerRemuneration: $37.04 - $52.83 per hour plus superannuationHours Per Week: 16Requisition ID: REQ614203Location: CootamundraApplications Close: 2 November 2025 - 11:59pm About the opportunity NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking a permanent fulltime Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team in Cootamundra. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career while enjoying the lifestyle offered by one of the Riverinas most picturesque country towns. Cootamundra is a welcoming community, and a thriving agricultural industry. Its a place where you can make a meaningful impact in regional healthcare while enjoying the benefits of rural living. In addition to the flexibility of parttime hours, this role offers a rural incentive of $1,000 per annum plus superannuation, along with the chance to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where your skills and dedication are truly valued. If youre passionate about pathology and looking for a rewarding career in a beautiful regional setting, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team. What we can offer you Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits. Learning and development opportunities, including inhouse training with RTO My Health Learning. What youll be doing Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provision of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement. Interested in joining Australias largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite Customer focused approach displaying welldeveloped interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with reportwriting skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements Unencumbered Class C Drivers License (valid in NSW) or the capacity to travel to any site for training and work as required Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases This is a CategoryA position. All CategoryA applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy and provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment. New to NSW Health Pathology? The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment. Working Rights This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: a person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa. Talent Pool If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent parttime, temporary and casual vacancies. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion NSW Health Pathology is an equalopportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, sociocultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. #RuralHealthIncentives NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today. #J-18808-Ljbffr