Medical Laboratory Scientist - Pathology at ACT Health

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

108691.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Instrument Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Quality Control, Patient Sample Processing, Immunoassay Laboratory Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Health Professional Level 2 (PN 70424) Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT Section: Immunopathology and Infectious Immunoassay Closing Date: 8 February 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 Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. • ACT Pathology Allowance, if applicable as defined in the ACT Public Sector Health Professional Enterprise Agreement, Section C. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval) About the Role: The laboratory operates Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm at The Canberra Hospital to provide diagnostic testings for both in-patient and out-patient of The Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. Under supervision, the successful applicant will be required to perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, monitor Quality Control programs, and process patient samples for all areas in Immunoassay Laboratory at The Canberra Hospital. The successful applicant may need to be for weekend and after-hours work. Please note: Pathology allowance may apply, if applicable as defined in the ACT Public Sector Health Professional Enterprise Agreement, Section C. 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 Krystal Gee at Krystal.gee@act.gov.au

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, monitor Quality Control programs, and process patient samples in the Immunoassay Laboratory. Weekend and after-hours work may be required.