Scientist Grade 1 jobs

Job Description:

• Permanent, Full-time rotating roster position (Shift work, Weekends and On-call participation required)

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

• Fitzroy location

About the Role

You will work in various sections of the Haematology laboratory and be responsible for the processing of specimens according to established laboratory procedures and issuing of results relevant to these specimens.

• Work as part of a team to achieve high-quality work and produce accurate and timely reports.

• Testing and release of results including transfusion, haematology, coagulation and blood film morphology

Classifications for this position will range from RX1 - RX7 ($63,674 - $91,785.2 per annum)

Your Contribution

• Bachelor of Science/Applied Science (Laboratory Medicine/Medical Laboratory) or equivalent, AIMS accredited degree

• Sound knowledge of the principles of diagnostic laboratory haematology and/or transfusion testing, and their practical applications

• Competence in interpreting blood transfusion, haematological results and blood film examination

• Good interpersonal, communication and time management skills

• • Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• Employee Assistance Program

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Staff Health Centre

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Career development & advancement encouraged

• Culture of continuous improvement

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full-time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)

About Haematology

St Vincent's Pathology is committed to the provision of a comprehensive, high-quality diagnostic and consultative pathology service for St Vincent's campuses, GPs and medical specialists in the Melbourne area.

Pathology services are centralised at SVH Fitzroy in the Patient Services Building

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your CV/resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For further enquiries please contact Kerrvinne Matias (Principal Scientist Haematology) via kerrvinne.matias@svha.org.au

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations)

Closing Date:

27 July 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au