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.
Position Features
- Participation in the out of hours call-back service roster is a requirement of this role.
- This is a shift work position requiring staff to work out of hours as rostered. As defined within the Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award: ‘Shift Work’ means work performed in accordance with a roster and may include day shift, afternoon shift, night shift and Saturdays and Sundays.
The LGH Pathology Team:
- Northern Tasmanian Pathology Service is the only standalone Public Pathology service operating in the Northern regions of Tasmania.
- We are a category GX multidisciplinary laboratory, and the Haematology department performs a wide array of testing.
- This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing team and also contribute to innovative changes that seek to transform the workflow processes in the department.
Details of Appointment
Multiple Permanent, full time, shift-worker positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as we can onboard you.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
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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 fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.
Salary: $71,441- $107,878 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
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Tertiary qualification/program of study in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Science or Applied Science or equivalent suitable to the position from a recognised institution.
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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.
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Where these is no relevant professional body, the essential qualification must be met.
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Membership/Fellowship awarded by a recognised professional body.
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
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 outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- 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.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information, please contact
Michael Morse
Position: Medical Scientist In-Charge Haematology
Phone: (03) 6777 6701
E-mail: michael.morse@ths.tas.gov.au
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