Pathology Manager - Bio Banking Services

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. 

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. 

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. 

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

About Monash Health Pathology Service 

Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a formal partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service as one of three new pathology networks for metropolitan Melbourne. All roles in the Pathology Programs are working to develop the Partnership and ensure we continue to provide high quality care for the patients across the health services. 

Monash Health Pathology is an integral part of Monash Health. It is the largest public provider of Pathology services in the state and currently operates 6 laboratories. The largest of these is located at the Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, with additional laboratories located at the Dandenong, Moorabbin, Casey, Victorian Heart Hospital and Wonthaggi Hospitals. There are currently 18 collection locations based within the hospital sites and community settings. Services are provided to the Public and Private sectors, and other laboratory services. 

Now Recruiting - Victorian Cancer Biobank: Monash Heath Node Coordinator (1-Year Fixed-Term, 1.0 EFT)

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Tissue Bank, including the supervision of the collection, processing, storage, retrieval, preparation and distribution of human biological specimens submitted to the Tissue Bank. The role will involve managing employees and liaising with physicians, surgeons, pathologists, ward and theatre nursing staff, medical laboratory scientists, biobank staff across the consortium, and researchers. The successful applicant will be required to travel to affiliated sites, including other institutions, as needed. The incumbent will also be responsible for obtaining and maintaining ethical approval for the establishment and ongoing operation of Tissue Bank procurement sites. 

About You 

Qualifications/ registrations/ licences: 

• Tertiary qualification in health, medical science or a paramedical discipline  

• Recognised relevant experience in Biobanking  processes 

Technical skills/ knowledge/ experience: 

• Knowledge of clinical histology processes, histological morphologies, and medical/oncology terminology, with relevant laboratory experience in a clinical or research setting. 

• Sound understanding of Tissue Bank operations, including laboratory practices, relational databases, and coding systems such as ICD-10. 

• Demonstrated high-level organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines accurately and efficiently. 

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, hospital and regulatory requirements, including privacy principles and regulations relating to tissue banks and databanks. 

• Highly computer literate, with advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. 

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients/participants and multidisciplinary medical and scientific teams. 

• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and consistently maintain accuracy and attention to detail.

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.