Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for a Supervising Scientist to join the Stat Laboratory. This is a permanent full-time role working 38 hours a week predominantly Monday to Friday during business hours, however you may be required to work across all shifts including evenings and over nights. 

Based at our Springfield campus, these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening early 2026. As Mater’s newest public hospital, this state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With 174 public beds, ICU, maternity, emergency and surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.  

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 utilise 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 and 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 prioritisation 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.
• Analyse 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 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

For more information regarding the role, please contact Avis McWhinney 3163 8387

Applications close on 27 November 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.

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