Chief Scientist- Molecular Pathology

Closes: 30 September 2022

Classification: Health Professional Level 4
Salary: $114,928 - $123,710 plus superannuation
Position No: 29039-025AC
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 31 August 2022
Contact Officer: Simon Newton on Simon.Newton@act.gov.au or (02) 51242893

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

Position Overview:
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: www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Scientist/Laboratory Manager to join the team at ACT Pathology. You will be responsible for managing and leading the Molecular Pathology laboratory which operates 24hrs/ 7days for the Covid-19 response and provides routine Molecular Pathology testing Monday to Friday. The position reports to the Director of Laboratory Operations and the Molecular Pathology laboratory is under the clinical supervision of the Director of Clinical Microbiology. The salary range is $114,928 - $123,710 with an additional ACT Pathology allowance $13,402. Financial assistance is available to employees recruited from interstate

ACT Pathology is a division of the Canberra Health Services with laboratories located at both the Canberra Hospital and Calvary Public Hospital operating 24 hours, 7 days a week all year round and Collection Centres located at eight other sites. Pathology provides diagnostic and consultative services to medical specialists and general practitioners and their patients in hospital and in the community.

The Molecular Pathology Laboratory within ACT Pathology operates 24hrs/ 7days for the Covid-19 response and provides routine molecular testing Monday to Friday.

About You:

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 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

To be successful in this position, it is expected that the successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to liaise with a diverse range of clients.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet client needs.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Medical Laboratory Science or other relevant science related field.

• Minimum of three years’ experience working at a Senior Scientist level within a Diagnostic laboratory. Experience with Molecular techniques, preferably in a diagnostic microbiology laboratory would be an advantage

Position Requirements

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Council for the Certification of the Medical Laboratory Scientific Workforce (ACCMLSW).
• The successful applicant will need to be available for occasional weekend and after-hours work, including participation in a 24/7 on call roster.
• Have an understanding of National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation requirements.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.
• CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

How to apply: For more information on this position and how to apply "click here"

Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services