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• Part-time Grade 2 Medical Scientist opportunity in Cytology, 16 hours per week
• Based at the Austin Hospital, Heidelberg campus
• Apply your specialist Cytology expertise within a collaborative pathology team

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 Pathology

Austin Health Pathology delivers diagnostic services across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, supporting Austin Health, Mercy Hospital for Women, GPs and specialists.

Our laboratories provide diagnostic services ranging from routine testing to complex investigations, supported by research, education and innovation. Our main 24/7 laboratory at the Heidelberg campus provides a full suite of diagnostic capabilities, including Anatomical Pathology.

Within Cytology, the work includes gynaecological and non-gynaecological specimens, with support also provided to a busy rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) service.

About the role

As a Grade 2 Medical Scientist in Cytology, you will apply your specialist knowledge and experience across diagnostic testing and support high standards of accuracy, quality and patient care. You will perform routine screening of gynaecological and non-gynaecological specimens, attend ROSE procedures and assist within the Cytology preparation laboratory.

You will also contribute to quality assurance, education and continuous improvement, while providing supervision and mentorship to junior scientists and laboratory staff.

A regular day will see you:

• Perform diagnostic cytology testing and screening in accordance with documented procedures
• Attend ROSE procedures and support work within the Cytology preparation laboratory
• Conduct quality control activities, validate results and contribute to quality assurance programs
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and participate in validation of new testing protocols or instrumentation
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and contribute to training, education and continuous improvement

About you

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

• A tertiary degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent, or as defined by the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) for a Scientist, together with the CT(ASC) exam and gynaecological thin prep Cytology certification
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a pathology laboratory, recognised expertise in a specialist area of pathology, and experience training, mentoring or coordinating junior staff
• Proven ability to manage complex cases or troubleshoot advanced instrumentation, demonstrated understanding of laboratory techniques and principles across multiple pathology disciplines, and the ability to operate and maintain automated laboratory equipment with precision
• Strong attention to detail, effective communication and interpersonal skills, familiarity with laboratory information systems and digital reporting tools, and knowledge of workplace health and safety and infection control protocols
• Commitment to professional development, continuous improvement and enhancing patient care and pathology services, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team

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. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Abi McDonald, Principal Scientist at Abi.MCDONALD@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Wednesday 18 November 2026