Laboratory Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C Laboratory <200
Remuneration: $127,372.36 - $135,137.57 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ526108
Location: Deniliquin Hospital 
Applications Close: 3 November 2024 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Elevate Your Career with NSW Health Pathology: Laboratory Manager Opportunity in Deniliquin!

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join us at NSW Health Pathology as a Multi-skilled Laboratory Manager at Deniliquin Hospital! In this full-time, permanent position, you’ll be at the helm of our laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing finances, and spearheading performance improvements. You’ll play a vital role in risk management, human resources, and strategic planning, making a tangible impact on our laboratory's success. If you have recent multi-disciplinary pathology experience in areas such as Haematology, Biochemistry, Transfusion, and Microbiology, we want to hear from you!

Why Deniliquin?

Nestled in the stunning Riverina region, Deniliquin offers a harmonious blend of rural charm and modern conveniences. Picture yourself enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance while exploring the great outdoors along the beautiful Murray River, discovering the rich cultural heritage of the area, and indulging in the delightful local cuisine.

This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to thrive in a peaceful, picturesque setting while making a meaningful difference in the community.

If you're ready to advance your career and embrace a rewarding lifestyle, Deniliquin awaits you. Apply now to join NSW Health Pathology and become an integral part of our team!

Curious to learn more? Discover the endless possibilities that NSW Health Pathology and Regional NSW have to offer!

What we can offer you

• This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements
• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave 
• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What you'll be doing

Responsible for managing the laboratory to provide an efficient and effective service across operational management, compliance management, financial planning and reporting, department performance monitoring and reporting, corporate risk management, human resources management and strategic planning.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

1. Tertiary qualifications of at least a Bachelor Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science, with subjects relevant to pathology or an equivalent recognised qualification relevant to Medical Laboratory Science or relevant specialty
2. Proven leadership and operational management skills and experience including budget management, staff and resource management and maintenance of professional standards and accreditation within organisational funding and performance frameworks
3. Demonstrated experience with the implementation of quality improvement and risk management including an understanding of the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements in healthcare
4. Demonstrated experience in change management and use of financial, statistical, human resources and management data to proactively improve laboratory efficiency and effectiveness
5. Demonstrated strategic thinking and professional networks in a specialty of pathology relevant to the laboratory, and understanding of the role and function of public laboratories within the Australian and NSW health systems
6. Advanced knowledge and operating competency with Laboratory Information Systems, Microsoft Office applications and Quality Management Systems and proven data analysis skills
7. Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service with a high level of interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and interact professionally with a diverse range of people at all levels.