About the role

Mater Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a Supervising Scientist to join the Stat Laboratory. This is a permanent full-time role working 38 hours a week, where you may be required to work across all shifts including evenings and over nights. This role is currently primarily based at the Stat Lab in Chermside.

In this role you will hold governance over the small Stat Lab currently at Springfield, where you will be required at time to travel to Springfield occasionally. With the current Springfield Hospital expansion and you will play a pivotal role in the recruitment and development of this small team into a medium sized stat Lab.

The role of Supervising Scientist is to deliver a high-quality and cost-effective diagnostic service on behalf of Mater Pathology for our Stat Laboratories. You will utilize contemporary technology and best practice standards for clinicians and their patients. Additionally, you will provide strategic direction for the implementation of small multidisciplinary stat laboratories as operationally required. Building and maintaining effective professional relationships with key clinical groups and customers is also a key responsibility.

Salary range: $73.12 - $76.30 per hour plus superannuation access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Support evidence-based identification and prioritization of improvements to deliver contemporary, cost-effective, consistent, accurate, and timely clinical care and patient outcomes.
• Manage customer expectations through clinician interactions as required
• You will be responsible for supervising and training the staff, as required, and managing the daily workflow of the rostered team within Mater stat laboratories.
• Partner with referrers, patients, and interprofessional colleagues to determine service and operational objectives that provide an exceptional experience and outcomes.
• Maintain and strengthen strategic relationships with community, universities, professional bodies, commercial entities, and government and non-government agencies to inform and enhance services.
• Analyze business data to inform strategic decisions, respond to issues and trends, and maintain and report on metrics aligned with Mater's strategic and operational plans.
• Provide quality and safety leadership in the reduction of clinical risk and promotion of workplace health and safety.
• Supervise internal quality assurance activities and oversee completion of Quality Assurance Programs and External Quality Assurance for all disciplines.
• Manage roster management based on reporting staff skill sets and workload analysis.
• Manage key relationships across peers and clients, collaborating with other clinical and non-clinical support services.

About you

• Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification.
• Post-graduate qualifications in Medical Laboratory Science or Management are highly desirable.
• Memberships and/or Fellowships of applicable professional bodies.
• To excel in this role, you must possess a high level of scientific knowledge and extensive operational experience. 
•  Leadership skills will be crucial in overseeing the implementation and performance of multidisciplinary testing, including point-of-care technologies.
• Experience in either a supervisor or team lead role

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Enhance your expertise and credentials with exclusive discounts on postgraduate certificates through our university partnerships
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close on Thursday 6th March 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.