AddressPosition Title: Hospital Scientist (Scientific Officer)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Hours per week: 38
Position Grade: Hospital Scientist Year 1-8
Salary: $70,956.89 - $101,208.98 base per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisation Hospital Scientists Agreement 2020
Department Name: SydPath - Cytogenetics, Darlinghurst Campus
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the SydPath - Cytogenetics.
Our Culture:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2022_030). Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Hospital Scientistwho possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who are Manager to include desired experience/attributes.
Application Instructions:
To have you application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification in a scientific field relevant to the practice of pathology.
3. Experience in a cytogenetics/molecular genetics laboratory with a sound knowledge of haematological malignancy.
4. Experience with karyotype and FISH analysis/reporting essential. Experience with DNA extraction and microarray techniques desirable.
5. Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements.
6. Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills.
7. Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment.
8. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory.
If you have any difficulties accessing the Position Description or Job Demands Checklist for this role, please contact the Talent Team at ***************@svha.org.au who will gladly forward you a copy.
Applications close on 31 May 2024
Review the following documents:
Job Demands Checklist and Health Declaration Form Hospital Scientist Cytogenetics
How to upload and address the selection criteria
Position Description
Contact Details:***********@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:
***************@svha.org.auClosing Date:
31 May 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au
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