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SalaryPosition Title: Technical Officer - Histology (Anatomical Pathology)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours per week: 38 hours
Position Grade: Technical Officer Grade 1 to 2 (based on experience)
Salary: $ 63,0725.98 to $ 91,786.58 base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019
Department Name: SydPath – Anatomical Pathology
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
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic laboratory team who works together to provide quality care to clients and patients of SydPath, Anatomical Pathology. We are recruiting for a passionate, dynamic, skilled and committed Technical Officer in Histology to join our team. We are seeking those with the motivation to learn, develop and contribute to all areas of the Anatomical Pathology.
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 (PD2023_022). Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We welcome applications from people who have at least 2 years’ recent experience in Histology with excellent skills in embedding and microtomy. You must be able to start work at 6am. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in an agile work environment. You will need to be organised, have a passion for supporting and being part of a great team culture and have a collaborative personality.
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. Associate Diploma in health Sciences (Pathology) Techniques or equivalent
3. Demonstrate a high level of competency and experience in all aspects of Histology, ability to follow defined protocols and procedures with excellent communication skills and an eye for detail
4. Demonstrate an ability in the use and maintenance of all equipment within Histology area.
5. Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team environment and work within flexible working hours.
6. Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills and experience with the use of a laboratory information system.
7. Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
8. Demonstrate experience in dealing with clients in a customer service capacity and demonstrate knowledge of quality improvement, accreditation and OH&S requirements.
Applications close on: 01 March 2024
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist: Review the following documents:
Contact Details: sonia.carbone@svha.org.au; Anatomical Pathology Lab Manager; 02 8382 9225
Alternate Contact: angelina.li@svha.org.au; Histology Supervisor; 02 8382 9264
Closing Date: 1 March 2024 11:59pm
Reconciliation 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.
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