Pathology Technician (516958)

The Role

Provide technical support to Medical Scientists in the provision of diagnostic services to the Agency and external clients.

Apply conventional practices, methods and standards in the Microbiology and Molecular departments under the general technical direction and supervision of scientific staff.

You will be: 

• Working in a Microbiology tertiary reference laboratory at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
• Working as part of a team to provide high quality diagnostic microbiology.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full-time or part-time day worker position/s, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing March 2024.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• 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 similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary 

$71,661 - $77,455 pro rata per annum + our Employer 11% 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 Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• An Associate Diploma from a recognise tertiary institution, or an *equivalent qualification, appropriate to the nature of the work.
• *Knowledge and expertise consistent with qualifications recognised at Certificate III and IV or equivalent level.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Previous experience in a diagnostic microbiology/molecular biology laboratory or in the area of sterilisation.

Applicants should note the position features:

• Weekends and on-call required maybe required out of hours.

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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty.

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

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

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 detailing 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 in the Statement of Duties.
• 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.

For more information, please contact:

Belinda McEwan
Acting Scientist in Charge
Phone: (03) 6166 8***

Important information

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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details.

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