Medical Laboratory Scientist
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $76,378.47 - $108,941.55 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ668725
Location: Hawkesbury District Hospital
Applications Close: 21 June 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Are you an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist looking for your next career challenge? Hawkesbury Laboratory is seeking a motivated and results-driven scientist to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary pathology laboratory, contribute to high-quality patient care, and play a key role in supporting healthcare services across our community. If you are passionate about delivering excellence, thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to quality, we would love to hear from you.
Based at Hawkesbury District Hospital in Windsor, this role offers the benefits of a regional setting with excellent accessibility, located approximately 30 minutes from Penrith, Blacktown, and Rouse Hill. Enjoy meaningful work, professional growth, and a convenient location close to home.
What you'll be doing
Responsible for participate in a 24/7 rotating roster across multidisciplinary departments, including Haematology, Blood Bank and Biochemistry. Undertake other laboratory duties including preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols.
What we can offer you
Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Work-life balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
Health & wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services pathology services within Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry disciplines
- Demonstrated experience in the use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite within a core laboratory
- Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet the core laboratory key performance indicators
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory
- Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
- Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
Information for applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
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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 Blessings Ndlovu on Blessings.Ndlovu@health.nsw.gov.au
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