Microbiology Scientist

Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Queensland Health!

What you'll do

As the Microbiology Scientist, you will apply independent scientific judgement in the analysis of patient specimens, ensuring accurate verification and validation of test results while providing specialist advice to clinical teams where required. You will perform diagnostic testing and related laboratory duties in accordance with Pathology Queensland's accredited protocols, professional standards, and ethical requirements, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment. You will contribute to quality and service improvement initiatives that enhance patient care, actively participate in a 7-day roster including weekends and public holidays, and continuously develop your scientific expertise through ongoing learning and professional development. Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you will communicate effectively with internal and external clients and, where appropriate, provide training, guidance, and supervision to less experienced scientific and operational staff.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and skill in the provision of diagnostic testing and clinical interpretation of results within a multidisciplinary Microbiology department.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team and contribute a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to apply established principles to a multidiscipline Microbiology service with provision of results and clinical advice in a client focused manner.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation / certification

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.