Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist IC Section - Histology
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C of Section
Remuneration: $121,581.80 - $128,898.28 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ672612
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications Close: 22 July 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Are you a dedicated an experienced histology scientist and want to showcase your expertise in Australia’s largest public pathology and forensic science service? NSW Health Pathology is seeking a motivated and collaborative Histology Section Leader to guide a high performing team in delivering quality diagnostic services that make a real difference to patient care across NSW. This is an exciting permanent full time opportunity within the Anatomical Pathology team based in Liverpool will help combine your technical expertise with your passion for leadership, mentoring staff, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring excellence in laboratory operations.
As a key member of the laboratory leadership team, you'll help shape a positive workplace culture while overseeing the day-to-day coordination of histology services. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys developing others, and is committed to quality, innovation, and outstanding patient outcomes, we'd love to hear from you!
What you'll be doing
Responsible for the leadership and management of scientific, technical and support staff, overseeing all testing, associated laboratory activities and operational logistics within the assigned laboratory. The role is accountable for maintaining quality, cost efficiency and operational integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance and accreditation standards are met, and providing effective human resource, business and resource management. The position also requires the demonstrated ability to lead and manage a complex Histology service within metropolitan Sydney.
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.
- 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
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems and quality assurance program management
- Demonstrated managerial skills with experience in laboratory operations, administration and budgeting, rostering, and procurement.
- Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems
- Extensive high-level knowledge and experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist within the relevant section of the laboratory, with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a hands-on laboratory environment and operate and maintain analytical equipment in a pathology laboratory.
- 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 Dom Singh on Vishaal.Singh@health.nsw.gov.au
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