Medical Scientist Salary jobs

Salary:

HSO Level P1 $88,411 - $119,660 p.a pro rata

Location:

Various Regional Locations, WA

Unit/Division:

PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA > Regional Services - Branch Network

Work Type:

Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Position No:

Pool Ref 00002745

Closing Date:

2026-09-07 4:00 PM

Vacancy Reference No. CRVCID 731810.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Roles available across 22 different locations in the regional network. Relocation allowances may be available.
For list of locations, please see our PathWest Website.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

About PathWest: With over 2,600 employees across an extensive range of pathology and support services, PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA is committed to providing excellence and innovation in pathology testing, teaching and research. We offer a round-the-clock commitment to the health needs of the entire WA community through our laboratory facilities, collection centres, results lines and on-call clinicians. Our pathology services cover the broadest range of routine, complex and rare tests, and our active teaching, research and pathology development programs assist not only in enhancing diagnostic accuracy but also in improving the understanding of disease processes and of clinical care. To learn more about PathWest and our services please click here.

About the role:
We are seeking Medical Scientists across regional Western Australia. In this role, you will perform testing across Haematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine within a multidisciplinary laboratory setting. You will apply established procedures and techniques to examine pathology specimens, while also using contemporary practices to support continuous improvement and enhance laboratory processes and procedures.

To find out more about the role: Please contact Lisa Tomkins, Operations Manager on 08 6457 7230.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive.

If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, a young person or a person with a disability seeking support with your application, please reach out to Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

For the full duties and role requirement: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with PathWest is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2026

What we offer: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include:

• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements. Including:
  • Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
  • Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
  • Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and related expenses
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Wellness support including discounted gym membership
• Continuous learning
• Professional and location-based allowances

PathWest supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.

Application Instructions: Your ability to meet the work- related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. Please apply online by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button and submit: (these may vary)

• A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager), and
• A cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your experience, skills and abilities as they relate to the position.
• A statement of 2-3 pages addressing the selection criteria found in the Job Description Form

Your ability to meet the work- related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.