To provide support to the Microbiology Division by providing assistance to health practitioner staff and administrative staff. This position reports to the Chief Scientist, Microbiology and operates across a roster that includes day, afternoon and weekend shifts. If you are organised, reliable and enjoy working as part of a busy laboratory team, this is an opportunity to play an important role supporting the delivery of microbiology services at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. This appointment is for a shift roster including day, afternoon and Weekend shifts. 

About this role

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Perform a diverse range of tasks in the Microbiology Specimen Reception area to a consistently high standard in accordance with established laboratory protocols.
• Demonstrated operational knowledge or the ability to acquire knowledge in relation to specimen processing and preparation within the Microbiology and Molecular Microbiology Pathology Queensland laboratory
• Demonstrated word processing skills, and computer data input and retrieval skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work with a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team independently and at times without direct supervision.
• Be proficient in the use of laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifuges, cytospin, staining machine).
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated literacy and numeracy skills.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

 Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

 Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions

Further information

• We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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