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Employment Type Temporary Full Time up to 30 June 2026, with potential availability of ongoing employment Position Classification Scientific Officer Remuneration $76,378.47 - $108,941.55 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week 38 Requisition ID REQ612206 Location Liverpool Hospital, Bankstown Hospital, Bowral Hospital, Campbelltown Hospital, and Fairfield Hospital Applications Close 18 November 2025 - 11:59pm About the Opportunity Are you looking for your next role? NSW Health Pathology are currently seeking a Scientific Officer on a fulltime basis. If you are interested in being part of the Scientific Training and Development team and in continuing professional development for Scientific and Technical staff within NSWHP South West Sydney Labs, this position is for you! What We Can Offer You Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities, including inhouse training with RTO My Health Learning What Youll Be Doing The incumbent will be an integral part of the Scientific Training and Development team and be responsible for assisting with the training, assessments and competencies of Scientific and Technical staff within NSWHP South West Sydney area. The role involves travelling across sites in the South West Sydney (Liverpool, Campbelltown, Bankstown, Bowral and Fairfield Hospitals) and carrying out Pathology laboratory staff training, performance development and competency assessments. The Scientific and Technical Area Trainers will be Pathology discipline experts in a minimum of two disciplines in the core laboratory and will facilitate continuing professional development for other staff within that discipline. Trainers will also assist in routine laboratory work to understand workflow and maintain their knowledge. This is a shiftworker position, required to participate in a 24/7 roster. Interested in Joining Australias Largest Public Pathology Service? Apply Now by Addressing the Following Questions: Bachelors Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution. 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 report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures. Evidence of expertise knowledge and technical experience in one or more disciplines within the field of Pathology (Core Lab) with experience in training, competency and method review. Demonstrated managerial skills with experience in laboratory operations, administration and budgeting. Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of ebased Quality Management Systems. Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements. Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems. Current unencumbered NSW Class C Drivers Licence, and willingness to work across all NSWHP South West Sydney area as required. Need More Information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Kristian Peralta on [email protected] Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases This is a Category A position. All Category A 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 must 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 an 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 temporary and casual vacancies. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr