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SalaryEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1
Remuneration: $58,737.94 - $70,856.93 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ336613
Location: Prince of Wales
Applications Close: 07 September 2022 – 11:59pm
About the opportunity
You will be working at the NSW Health Pathology Genomics service located at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick.
Join one of the largest human Genetics Pathology services in NSW. Our department has a strong culture of team work and dedication to providing an excellent genetic pathology service. We offer career experience and development opportunities in a wide range of genetic technologies, including population screening, predictive testing, identity testing and Next Generation Sequencing.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
NSW Health Pathology are currently seeking a Medical LaboratoryTechnician to supervise the pre-analytical area of the Genetics laboratory at Randwick. We are seeking someone with supervisory experience in a diagnostic human genetics laboratory pre-analytical area including sample triage, DNA extraction, and workflow management.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services within a discipline relevant to the department, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Systems
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
- Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers and patients as well as clinical laboratory staff
- 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
- Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities
- Recent demonstrated experience in the supervision of laboraotry staff in a diagnostic human genetics Laboratory setting including the management of workflows for sample triage, DNA extraction and client liaison.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Corrina Cliffe on Corrina.Cliffe@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
All NSW Health workers are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health. Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A. Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
