ABOUT US

Genomic Diagnostics is a Healius business. Healius employs 8,500+ passionate people, with an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. Genomic Diagnostics provides comprehensive genomic testing, spanning reproductive health, oncology inherited disease, and personalised medicine to an extensive network of public and private hospitals and community referrers across Australia. Our primary focus is to provide high quality and timely genomic information to assist in clinical decision-making and diagnosis of disease.

THESE ARE THE TYPE OF ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS YOU WOULD POSSESS:

• A tertiary science degree or an equivalent qualification
• Previous leadership experience in a technical or operations role
• Experience in a health service or scientific laboratory, ideally in pathology
• Strong knowledge of medical testing accreditation requirement & standards
• Excellent writing & analytical skills with highly developed organisational & project management skills
• Q-Pulse knowledge is an advantage

WHY YOU WILL BE EXCITED ABOUT THIS ROLE

At Genomic Diagnostics, we all have one thing in common, we are passionate about making a difference to the health of Australians. And right now, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
As one of the fastest-growing areas in healthcare, genomics is transforming the way we diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. You’ll be joining a dynamic and rapidly expanding team that’s at the forefront of innovation—driving better patient outcomes and shaping the future of personalised medicine.
You’ll thrive in a supportive, flexible, and forward-thinking culture as well as have access to opportunities to multi-skill and work across diverse streams, meaning you’ll expand your capabilities while making a real difference every day.

THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity for a Scientist or Technician with strong people management and operational skills to oversee the Genomic Diagnostics technical team and contribute to laboratory operations.
As Team Leader – Technical you will use your strong people management skills to supervise and coordinate a team of Laboratory Technicians in their day-to-day activities to maintain efficient testing workflows.
You will work closely with the Chief Scientist, Operations Manager and Team Leaders to contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Supervising and coordinating a team of Laboratory Technicians, in collaboration with the Operations Manager and Team Leaders
• Contributing to the development, implementation and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures
• Coordinating maintenance activities such as cleaning, building works, deliveries and stock management
• Oversee training & competency assessments of laboratory technicians
• Contribute to projects, audits, test development, instrumentation, implementation and revision of existing procedures, reporting any hazards conducting appropriate risk assessments
• Ensuring good laboratory practices are upheld
• Maintaining accurate documentation and records & patient confidentiality