Laboratory Manager
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C Laboratory <200
Remuneration: $131,830.72 - $139,867.79 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ600286
Location: Moree District Hospital
Applications Close: 14 September 2025 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
A unique career or early career opportunity has arisen at our Moree Laboratory. If you're looking to step into a leadership role and take your pathology career to the next level, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. You'll lead the development of a high-performing team of scientists and support staff, delivering exceptional testing services to Moree Hospital and the local community. These positions don't arise very often so make sure you grab it while it's on offer!
The Moree Hospital Laboratory is part of the Hunter New England network of laboratories for NSW Health Pathology. It provides essential pathology testing to the Moree Hospital and the local community. You will be managing a team of 2 other Scientific staff and up to 8 support staff at the laboratory and in our local community collection centre at the local Frome St Medical Clinic. You will also be part of the team that provides 24 hour service 7 days a week to the Moree Hospital out of normal working hours.
On top of your award entitlements, you’ll receive up to $5,000 per year (plus super) through the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme - rewarding you for making a difference in a regional community. In addition, essential workers and their families considering or relocating to regional NSW can access The Welcome Experience - a free service offering personalised support with housing, education, employment opportunities for partners, and integration into the local community. To learn more, visit www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
What we can offer you
- This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Responsible for managing the laboratory to provide an efficient and effective service across operational management, compliance management, financial planning and reporting, department performance monitoring and reporting, corporate risk management, human resources management and strategic planning.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Tertiary qualifications of at least a Bachelor Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science, with subjects relevant to pathology or an equivalent recognised qualification relevant to Medical Laboratory Science or relevant specialty
- Proven leadership and operational management skills and experience including budget management, staff and resource management and maintenance of professional standards and accreditation within organisational funding and performance frameworks
- Demonstrated experience with the implementation of quality improvement and risk management including an understanding of the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements in healthcare
- Demonstrated experience in change management and use of financial, statistical, human resources and management data to proactively improve laboratory efficiency and effectiveness
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and professional networks in a specialty of pathology relevant to the laboratory, and understanding of the role and function of public laboratories within the Australian and NSW health systems
- Advanced knowledge and operating competency with Laboratory Information Systems, Microsoft Office applications and Quality Management Systems and proven data analysis skills
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service with a high level of interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and interact professionally with a diverse range of people at all levels.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Neil Horton on Neil.Horton@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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