Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Scientific Officer

Remuneration: $76,378.47 - $108,941.55 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ632432

Location: Walgett District Hospital

Applications Close: 3 February 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

Step into a role where your skills genuinely shape patient care and your career can thrive. NSW Health Pathology is offering a permanent full‑time opportunity for a motivated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Walgett District Hospital team. Working in a regional setting means you’ll enjoy variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every single day.

Walgett offers not just professional growth but also financial recognition for rural service. This role attracts a generous rural workforce payment - worth up to $10,000 a year plus super - on top of standard award entitlements, making it an ideal opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your expertise matters and your contributions are valued by both the team and the community, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Can Offer You

This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $10,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlementsAccrued Days Off in addition to Annual LeaveGenerous salary packaging options and other fringe benefitsCorporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness PassportLearning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What You'll Be Doing

Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement.

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

Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institutionDemonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suiteCustomer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and proceduresAbility to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlinesDemonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratoryDisplay initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environmentSound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Sunita Goundar on Sunita.Goundar@health.nsw.gov.au

Working Rights

This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

New to NSW Health Pathology?

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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