Description:
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Fixed term until 31st October 2025
- Full Time at 80 hrs per f/n
- Grade 3 in Anatomical Pathology
- Western Health Pathology Project
About the Organisation
Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service (SPS). This partnership is aligned with the Victorian Government’s wider Pathology system reform to create new public pathology networks. We are working in partnership to ensure we meet future demands and continue to provide high quality pathology services for our patients and the community across both health services. In addition, following the recommendation to form local health service networks by the Department of Health, Alfred Health will be merging with Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health and Kooweerup Regional Health Services, effective from 1 January 2026.
The Role
The Scientist in this position will be responsible for the set-up and verification of the Anatomical Pathology & Cytology instruments at the New Footscray Hospital. Following training, and under the supervision of the Principal Scientist’s at Prahran, the incumbent will perform verification studies on the new instruments installed at New Footscray Hospital, provide staff training, and carry-out day-to-day equipment maintenance, and management of quality control and quality assurance programs, as required.
The position will require the incumbent to work on premises under construction and will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment whilst on these premises. These include but are not limited to, Safety Helmet, steel-toe covered footwear, safety glasses and high-visibility vests. As such, the position will require a White Card qualification, the cost of which will be covered by the SPS.
Key Skills and Qualification(s)
- Bachelor’s degree in science, Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent.
- At least 5 years’ experience working in Anatomical Pathology and Cytology.
- Demonstrate in-depth expertise working in an Anatomical Pathology laboratory.
- Demonstrated organisational and leadership skills.
- Sound verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer proficiency and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Class C driver’s license and willingness to travel to the various WH and Prahran sites as needed.
Desirable Requirement:
- Previous project management experience setting up a pathology laboratory.
All enquiries to Andrew Dinan, Principal Scientist Anatomical Pathology at the Alfred Pathology Service on 9076 2767 or Uttam Punj on 0434887339
Applications close at 11 pm Friday, 14th March 2025
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au