About the Role:

Mater Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a Senior 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 may occasionally be required to work at the small Stat Lab currently at Springfield. With the current Springfield Hospital expansion and you will play a role in the recruitment and development of this small team into a medium sized stat Lab.

As a Laboratory Scientist at Mater Pathology, your role involves managing the daily workflow in our Stat Laboratories to ensure the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services. You will be responsible for overseeing chemical pathology, haematology, transfusion medicine, and microbiology procedures, working independently during after-hours and weekend shifts. Collaboration with clinical referrers is essential to provide timely and accurate results for patients. Your leadership in problem-solving, decision-making, and supervision of clinicians will contribute to operational excellence and the continuous improvement of service delivery. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient care and healthcare outcomes through your expertise and dedication.

Salary range: $64.64 - $69.55 ( HP4) 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:

• Ensure operational excellence using contemporary technology and best practice standards
• Provide complete and reliable reports, authorise results, and notify critical findings
• Communicate effectively with clinical referrers and attend onsite meetings as required
• Utilise problem-solving skills and innovative solutions in decision-making processes
• Monitor test turnaround times, follow up on overdue results, and extract data for analysis purposes
• Supervise HP3 and HP2 level clinicians, providing clinical practice guidance and performance management

About You:

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification
• Strong scientific background and operational experience in multidisciplinary testing
• Leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to quality assurance
• Previous experience in team management and resource optimization
• Passion for delivering exceptional laboratory services and improving patient outcomes

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

 Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on Thursday 12th June 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

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

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 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.