ACT Health
Haematology Laboratory Scientists - ACT Pathology
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Employment Type: 2 x Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Health Professional Level 2 (PN 28786, 20126)
Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Haematology
Closing Date: 26 July 2026
What can we offer you:
- Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
- Flexible working conditions.
- 12.5% Superannuation.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
- Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
- ACT Pathology Allowance, if applicable as defined in the ACT Public Sector Health Professional Enterprise Agreement, Section C.
About the Role: We have an exciting opportunity for haematology laboratory scientists to join our Hematology team at Canberra Health Services. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work across the Haematology, Coagulation and Transfusion functions within the pathology team. As part of this team, you will interface with clinical wards within the transfusion unit, seeing the direct impact of your work when assisting with critical cases and routine transfusions. Under the supervision of the Senior Scientist, you will conduct analysis across all three functions, as well as participate in external quality assessment programs. Within transfusion testing, you will perform antibody screening and cross matching, and within coagulation you will perform routine coagulation procedures, and record results. You will have the opportunity to grow within this role with weekly Hematology educational groups on offer, and also having exposure to specialised bone marrow transplant and Immunophenotyping testing.
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We are seeking an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working within a cohesive and supportive team. You will have exceptional communication skills and have the ability to work well under pressure to be adaptable to a changing and progressive environment to support positive patient outcomes. The successful candidate will be suitably qualified with a relevant tertiary science degree and have previous experience working in a diagnostic laboratory.
This position will require the applicant to work on a rotating roster, that includes out of hours shifts, to support the 24/7 operation of the laboratory.
Pathology allowance may apply, if applicable as defined in the ACT Public Sector Health Professional Enterprise Agreement, Section C.
Note: A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
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Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
- Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Cliford Joel on (02) 5124 2034 or at Cliford.JOEL@act.gov.au
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