Senior Histology Scientist at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

120057.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Histology, Quality Systems Management, Workflow Coordination, Team Collaboration, Diagnostic Services, Consultative Services, Pathology, Anatomical Pathology

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent. Classification: Health Professional Officer Level 3 (PN 26440) Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT Section: Pathology Closing Date: 15 April 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 • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy, and gift shop. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval) About the Role: ACT Pathology at Canberra Health Services (CHS) are seeking a skilled Senior Scientist, specialised in Histology to join our progressive Allied Health team. We are looking to fill this role with priority. ACT Pathology is a division of the Canberra Health Services with laboratories located at both the Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital operating 24 hours, 7 days a week all year round. Pathology provides diagnostic and consultative services to medical specialists, general practitioners and their patients in hospital and in the community. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist looking to progress their career to join the team at ACT Pathology. You will work with the Supervising Scientist in Histology to co-ordinate workflows and assist in management of quality systems within the department. Working collaboratively with team leaders within Anatomical and ACT Pathology, you will help to identify improvement opportunities to build a proactive, team focussed workplace culture consistent with CHS values. Note: The successful applicant will need to be available for occasional weekend and after-hours work including participation in an after-hours on call roster. A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS. 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 encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Sonja Boehm on (02) 5124 2876 or at Sonja.Boehm@act.gov.au

Responsibilities

The Senior Histology Scientist will coordinate workflows and assist in managing quality systems within the department. They will work collaboratively with team leaders to identify improvement opportunities and foster a proactive workplace culture.