Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $79,433.52 - $113,298.98 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ692704
Location: Cootamundra
Applications Close: 27 September 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a permanent full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our dedicated team in Cootamundra, a welcoming regional community in the heart of the Riverina. Offering an enviable country lifestyle, affordable housing, strong community connections and easy access to larger regional centres, Cootamundra is the ideal location for professionals seeking a rewarding career alongside an excellent work-life balance.

Whether you're already living in regional NSW or considering a move, you may be eligible for the NSW Government's Welcome Experience, a free service designed to help essential workers and their families settle into regional communities. The program provides personalised support to connect you with local services, housing, schools, childcare and community networks, helping you feel at home sooner. To learn more about the benefits of living and working in regional NSW

Join a supportive laboratory team where your skills will have a genuine impact on local patient care while enjoying all the benefits that regional living has to offer.

What you'll be doing

Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement.

What we can offer you

Financial Benefits - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, and generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite

Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures

Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory

Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment

Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements

Current NSW C‑Class driver’s licence (P1 or P2 accepted) is required. Interstate C‑Class licence holders must obtain an NSW C‑Class licence within three months of appointment. Learner licences are not accepted. Alternatively, applicants must have the capacity to travel to any site or location within the operational area for a shift or training as required

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Information for applicants

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.