Hospital Scientist

Job Description:

• Role title: Hospital Scientist   

• Role type: Maximum Term full time (12 months)

• Role grade: Hospital Scientist Year1-8

• Department and location: Clinical Pharmacology, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst

• Salary: $76,378.47 –$108,941.55+ super +salary packaging

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

• Performance of laboratory testing operations in an accurate, reliable and timely fashion

• Maintain all equipment and supplies in the section/laboratory

• Ensure the clinicians are promptly informed of critical and urgent results

• Ensure the quality and accuracy of their results

• Perform tasks to ensure maintenance of Quality System

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant scientific/technical discipline, with demonstrated experience in method development and validation and hands-on expertise in key analytical platforms (HPLC-UV, UPLC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS).

• Proven experience in delivery of pathology laboratory services, including proficiency with Laboratory Information Systems, patient systems, quality control systems, and relevant data/analysis software (e.g. Microsoft Office).

• Strong understanding of regulatory, accreditation, and compliance requirements in a pathology setting, including work health and safety and privacy obligations.

• Highly developed analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, investigate complex issues, and deliver accurate results within strict timeframes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clinical and laboratory stakeholders, prepare technical reports, interpret and present scientific data, and contribute positively to a team environment aligned with organisational values.

Why work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 11 June 2026. 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.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. 

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies

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 [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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