Senior Medical Scientist - Haematology

The role:

As our new Senior Medical Scientist you'll be responsible for providing day to day management and supervision of the Haematology and Haemostasis areas of the Core Laboratory, ensuring the delivery of service founded on excellence in practice, education, respect and inclusive leadership.

You will also:

• Provide expert advice and foster staff development and continuous quality improvement of service.
• Perform and interpret laboratory tests, ensuring all result and process verification procedures are complied with.
• Maintain protocols, manuals, equipment, quality control, quality assurance and supplies of consumables to ensure uninterrupted service, as far as possible, as required for National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation.

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, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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: $106,966 - $118,114 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.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

Salary range is in accordance with the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Science or Applied Science or equivalent suitable to the position from a recognised institution.
2. Eligible for membership with a relevant professional body such as Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists, Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, The Australian Society for Microbiology, Human Genetics Society of Australasia or the Australian Society of Cytology

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Relevant post graduate qualifications in the field of activity of the Department.
2. Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and evidence of an ongoing professional contribution.
3. Demonstrated management and communication skills.

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:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

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

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 outlining 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.
• 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.

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

• 510289 Senior Medical Scientist -Haematology AHP3 (Feb 2024) CSU.pdf
• 510289 Senior Medical Scientist -Haematology AHP3 (Feb 2024) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

Applications Close: Sunday 24 March 2024, 11:55PM

For more information contact 

Hanna Gunson

Position: Scientist in Charge - Haematology

Phone: (03) 6166 8***

E-mail: ************@ths.tas.gov.au 

Important information

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