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Medical Scientist
Eastern Health
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4.1
Box Hill VIC 3128
Permanent, Full-time
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Health insurance, Employee discount, Insurance services, Salary packaging
Permanent, Full-time
Rotating roster, Shift work, On call
Box Hill VIC 3128

Full job description

Title: Medical Scientist

Requisition ID: 7382
Location: Box Hill, VIC, AU, 3128
Job Posting Date: 15 Oct 2026

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Medical Scientist - Haematology / Transfusion

  • Permanent Full-Time | Grade 1 / Grade 2
  • Box HillWorking in Haematology / Transfusion
  • Generous Salary Packaging Available through Maxxia
Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

Come join us in our expanding Eastern Health Pathology service.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Scientist with Majors in Haematology and/or Transfusion Laboratory Medicine to join our team.

The successful candidate will be working in Haematology; including Morphology and Coagulation, along with Blood Bank. This role involves a 24/7 rotating roster, including participation in the on-call roster.

You will mainly be based at Box Hill Hospital, however, you may be expected to work an odd shift at our other campuses based at Maroondah or Angliss Hospital.


What you’ll bring

The requirements for the role are:

  • Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent qualification acceptable for AIMS membership
  • Haematology experience would be an advantage
  • Demonstrated experience and competency in pre-transfusion testing techniques
  • Demonstrated experience in managing a Hospital Blood Bank inventory
  • Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Well-developed written and oral communication skills
  • Strong communication skills and ability to support and guide junior staff
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
  • Australian Resident or Visa to work in Australia
  • A strong commitment to high quality care
  • The ability to work as part of a diverse team
  • Not mandatory but preferred: AIMS, AABB or ISBT membership
What we offer
Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:
  • Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
  • Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
  • Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
  • Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.
Interested in joining us?
If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process.

Our commitments
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
  • We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
  • As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
  • We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Please

Contact Person: Anna Bousounis
Contact Number: 03 9982 2004
Contact Email: Anna.bousounis@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 23/10/2026

Need help submitting your application?
Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Or contact our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) or talentacquisition@easternhealth.org.au for any assistance with your application.


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