Cytology Scientist (Grade 4)

Job Description:
Excellent benefits including salary packaging
Fitzroy location
Permanent, Full Time role
About the Role
The Grade 4 Scientist provides day-to-day supervision and leadership of the Cytology section, ensuring efficient workflow, appropriate staffing, quality and NATA compliance. You will support and guide Cytology staff in technical and operational matters, troubleshooting complex issues, coordinating resources and escalating matters where required. Additionally, you will work collaboratively across Anatomical Pathology to maintain high standards of patient care, service delivery and continuous improvement.
Some key responsibilities of the role include:
Operational and supervisory responsibilities
Cross disciplinary Anatomical Pathology responsibilities
Cytology scientific and technical responsibilities
Quality, accreditation and risk management
Procurement, equipment and resource management
Education, training and team professional development
Research, development and continuous improvement
Leadership and contribution to workplace culture
Classification for this position will be as a Medical Scientist Grade 4 remuneration range (RZ5 - $127,535 – RZ7 - $148,309 per annum).
Your Contribution
The successful candidate will hold the following qualifications, skills and attributes:
Degree of Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent with a Cytology Major.
A minimum of 10 years post graduate professional experience in a medical pathology laboratory.
Demonstrated advanced experience in diagnostic Cytology, including non-gynaecological cytology, Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA), cytological screening, specimen preparation and quality assessment.
Experience in the supervision and leadership of scientific and technical staff within a diagnostic pathology laboratory.
Experience working within a NATA/RCPA-accredited medical laboratory and comprehensive knowledge of NATA, RCPA and NPAAC requirements applicable to Anatomical Pathology.
Current or previous appointment as a NATA Technical Assessor, preferably with experience assessing Anatomical Pathology/Cytology laboratories.
Other essential requirements:
Australian Certificate of Cytology [CT(ASC)] (Gynae & Non-Gynae)
Maintain annual membership and CEC with ASC
International Certificate of Cytology[CT(IAC)]
Maintain annual membership with IAC
What we offer
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Employee Assistance Program
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Staff Health Centre
CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Career development & advancement encouraged
Culture of continuous improvement
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
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.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Closing Date:21 November 2026 11:59pm
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 indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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