Laboratory Manager - Chemistry at NSW Health Pathology

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Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C Lab >200Remuneration: $139,867.79 - $147,542.73 per annum plus superannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ606225Location: Royal Prince Alfred HospitalApplications Close: 15 October 2025 - 11:59pm

About the opportunityThe Chemical Pathology Department at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is seeking a collaborative, strategic thinker with leadership qualities and experience and a strong passion for Chemical Pathology to join our team as a Laboratory Manager. You will join a large, diverse team of scientific and technical staff, alongside a dedicated group of pathologists and staff specialist on a permanent full-time basis, working Monday to Friday with a requirement to provide on-call support as required.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the laboratory, attend meetings with key stakeholders within RPA Hospital and NSW Pathology network, report on risks to service and escalate accordingly, ensuring the laboratory is running and performing within required Pathology standards and professional accreditation requirements.

The position also requires management of operational budgets, human resource management, monitoring department performance KPI's and decision making around service requirements, improvements and strategic planning.

The successful candidate will be eligible to one allocated day off each month, in additional to an array of other NSWHP benefits.

What we can offer you

• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave

• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport

• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What you'll be doingResponsible for managing the laboratory to provide an efficient and effective service across operational management, compliance management, financial planning and reporting, department performance monitoring and reporting, corporate risk management, human resources management and strategic planning.

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

1. Tertiary qualifications of at least a Bachelor Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science, with subjects relevant to pathology or an equivalent recognised qualification relevant to Medical Laboratory Science or relevant specialty
2. Proven leadership and operational management skills and experience including budget management, staff and resource management and maintenance of professional standards and accreditation within organisational funding and performance frameworks
3. Demonstrated experience with the implementation of quality improvement and risk management including an understanding of the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements in healthcare
4. Demonstrated experience in change management and use of financial, statistical, human resources and management data to proactively improve laboratory efficiency and effectiveness
5. Demonstrated strategic thinking and professional networks in a specialty of pathology relevant to the laboratory, and understanding of the role and function of public laboratories within the Australian and NSW health systems
6. Advanced knowledge and operating competency with Laboratory Information Systems, Microsoft Office applications and Quality Management Systems and proven data analysis skills
7. Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service with a high level of interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and interact professionally with a diverse range of people at all levels.

Need more information?   1) Click here for the Position Description   2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Nicole Filipinski on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious DiseasesThis is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment. 

New to NS W Health Pathology? The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Working Rights This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

Talent Pool If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Job Info:

• Company: NSW Health Pathology
• Position: Laboratory Manager - Chemistry
• Work Location: Camperdown NSW
• Country: AU

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