Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.

The Role

• Contribute to the provision of effective pathology services.
• Under general guidance from the Scientist in Charge, perform professional work in one or more sections of the Pathology Department.
• Perform normal professional work and complex or critical laboratory work under professional supervision.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Multiple Fixed term full time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until March 2027.

Please note that hours and end dates may be negotiated with the successful applicant

Classification: 

Salary $73,834 - $111,364 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, or Science or Applied Science or equivalent suitable to the position from a recognised institution

2. Eligible for membership with a relevant professional body such as Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists, Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, The Australian Society for Microbiology, Human Genetics Society of Australasia or the Australian Society of Cytology

3. Where these is no relevant professional body, the essential qualification must be met

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Membership/Fellowship awarded by a recognised professional body

Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.

Statement of Duties and any associated documents

You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents.  This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.

• Generic Medical Scientist AHP 1-2 (December 2024).doc

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.

A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.

Please Note

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Contact Person

Name: Brenda Johnson 
Position: Team Leader - General Pathology Operations 
Phone number: (03) 6777 6668 
Email address: brenda.johnson@ths.tas.gov.au

The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.