- Seeking a highly experienced laboratory scientist to join our team as the Regional Laboratory Manager
- Permanent, part-time position (36 hours per week, working 9 days per fortnight)
- Located in Swan Hill
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About Austin Pathology
Austin Health Pathology is a dynamic and growing department within Austin Health, dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic services across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. We proudly support Austin Health, the Mercy Hospital for Women, and a wide network of GPs and specialists.
We are currently expanding into the Hume and Loddon Mallee regions, strengthening our presence and accessibility in regional communities through a network of laboratories, collection centres and point-of-care services.
About the role
As the Regional Laboratory Manager, you will oversee regional pathology laboratory operations and ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, high-quality diagnostic testing services. This role encompasses both scientific and administrative responsibilities, with a strong focus on operational leadership, quality assurance, and service excellence.
A regular day will see you:
- Assume responsibility and provide overall leadership and direction for the effective operation of the regional laboratory, ensuring high standards of performance, efficiency, and service delivery.
- Ensure laboratory operations comply with all relevant regulatory, accreditation, and organisational standards, including NATA and NPAAC requirements.
- Act as a key point of contact for clinicians, clients, vendors and support services, ensuring prompt and professional communication.
- Manage staffing levels, labour costs, and roster planning to meet operational requirements and adhere to budgeted key performance indicators (KPIs).
About you
To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:
- Minimum of 7 years' experience or as deemed appropriate to specific site
- Significant and extensive post-graduate experience in Biochemistry and/or Haematology and/or Immunohaematology
- Tertiary degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent or as defined by NPAAC for a Scientist.
- Exhibits sound organisational skills with experience working under tight deadlines to meet day-to-day targets, the ability to multi-task and prioritise work under pressure
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Kathryn Wilson, Pathology Regional Manager at Kathryn. WILSON2@austin.org.au
Regional Laboratory Manager in Canberra employer: Austin Health
Austin Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional development in the vibrant city of Melbourne. With a strong commitment to fostering a collaborative work culture, employees benefit from comprehensive training programs and opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.
