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Reference Number: 3509

Category: Scientist

Department: Pathology

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Medical Scientist - Grade 1 or Grade 2
Casual role
Join our team based at Mildura Base Public 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 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 the Pathology Department

The Pathology Department, situated at Mildura Base Public Hospital, is committed to provide the highest level of service to the Hospital and the wider community of Sunraysia. Austin Health Pathology Mildura is a core laboratory offering services of Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion, Haematology and Microbiology services. The Mildura Laboratory operates 24/7 supporting Mildura Base Public Hospital, as well as providing services to surrounding hospitals, GPs, and specialists from across the region.

About the role

As one of our Scientists you will join a friendly, collaborative and supportive team who genuinely enjoy their work and the contribution they make.

A regular day will see you:
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment as per laboratory procedures
Maintain training and competency levels in accordance with documented laboratory methods, procedures and policies
Maintain relevant scientific and technological knowledge and skills
Participate in shift and on-call roster
Participate in external Quality Assurance Programs
Participate in the training and education of scientific and technical staff

About you

As a Scientist, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:
A commitment to Austin Health values.
Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine degree, or alternative/equivalent science degree recognised by AIMS, AACB, AAM or ASC
Laboratory experience.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment and as part of a team
Ability to cope with continuous change
Flexibility to work varying shifts

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 the hiring manager: Andrew Schultz, Medical Scientist - Grade 4, Andrew.Schultz@austin.org.au

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

Grade 1 position description
Grade 2 position description

Application closing date: Wednesday 15 July 2026