• Full time
• Austin Hospital

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 state-wide.  We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About Austin Health Pathology

Austin Health Pathology is a department of Austin Health and provides services to not only Austin Health and the co-located Mercy Hospital for Women, but also to numerous GPs and Specialists in the Melbourne metropolitan and the Victorian regional community.

About the role

The Principal Scientist, Microbiology is a recognised discipline leader within Austin Health Pathology and is responsible for the operational management of the Microbiology Laboratory.

The role requires a high level of interpretive, scientific, management, operational and interpersonal skills, which includes managing the Microbiology Laboratory budget and has overall scientific responsibility for the analysis and reporting of existing Microbiology tests.

About you

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

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Medical Science, Applied Science, or an equivalent qualification as recognised by AIMS.
• Relevant experience in a routine diagnostic Microbiology laboratory (minimum of 10 years).
• Deatailed understanding of NATA and NPAAC accreditation requirements.
• Strong leadership qualities and work ethic, with an ability to perform to a high standard in a busy and multi-tasked work environment.
• High level communicaton skills (written and verbal).

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:

• Salary packaging benefits, 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
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, discounted car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

Inclusion at Austin

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities.  We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.

Work with us!

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application.  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 the hiring manager.