Laboratory Scientist - ACT Pathology at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

108691.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory testing, Diagnostic pathology, Clinical laboratory operations, Shift work, Quality control, Specimen analysis, Laboratory safety, Data management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Health Professional Level 2 (PN 29246) Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: North Canberra Hospital, Bruce ACT Section: North Canberra Hospital (NCH) Laboratory Closing Date: 06 May 2026 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. • 12.5%25 Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite cafes. • ACT Pathology Allowance, if applicable as defined in the ACT Public Sector Health Professional Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026. About the Role: ACT Pathology is a division of the Canberra Hospital and Health Service offering a diagnostic Pathology service to the ACT and surrounding region. The laboratory operates 24 hours, seven days a week, offering a wide range of testing procedures over two campuses. The main laboratory is located at the Canberra Hospital and branch laboratory is located at the North Canberra Hospital. Under supervision, the successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring day to day activities of the North Canberra Laboratory are efficiently run. The successful applicant be required to work 24/7 shifts rosters including nights and weekends. 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. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** 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. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Lauren Walker on (02) 5124 3704 or at Lauren.Walker@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day operation of the North Canberra Laboratory under supervision. This role involves performing a wide range of diagnostic testing procedures across a 24/7 shift roster.