Bendigo Laboratory Manager

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• Seeking a highly experienced laboratory scientist to join our team as the Regional Laboratory Manager
• Permanent, full time position (40 hours per week)
• Located in Bendigo

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About Austin Pathology

Austin Health Pathology is a dynamic and growing department within Austin Health, dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic services across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. We proudly support Austin Health, the Mercy Hospital for Women, and a wide network of GPs and specialists.

We are currently expanding into the Hume and Loddon Mallee regions, strengthening our presence and accessibility in regional communities through a network of laboratories, collection centres and point-of-care services.

About the role 

As the Regional Laboratory Manager, you will oversee the operations of a regional pathology laboratory, ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality diagnostic testing services. This role encompasses both scientific and administrative responsibilities, with a strong focus on operational leadership, quality assurance, and service excellence.

A regular day will see you:   

• Assume responsibility and provide overall leadership and direction for the effective operation of the regional laboratory, ensuring high standards of performance, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Ensure laboratory operations comply with all relevant regulatory, accreditation, and organisational standards, including NATA and NPAAC requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for clinicians, clients, vendors and support services, ensuring prompt and professional communication.
• Manage staffing levels, labour costs, and roster planning to meet operational requirements and adhere to budgeted key performance indicators (KPIs).

About you 

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience or as deemed appropriate to specific site
• Significant and extensive post-graduate experience in Biochemistry and/or Haematology and/or Immunohaematology
• Tertiary degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent or as defined by NPAAC for a Scientist.
• Exhibits sound organisational skills with experience working under tight deadlines to meet day to day targets, the ability to multi-task and prioritise work under pressure

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to BendigoProject@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Wednesday 20 August 2025