Hospital Scientist in Darlinghurst, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney | Sydney at St Vincent's Health Australia

• Role title: Hospital Scientist
• Role type: Max-term, Full-time (1 Year Contract)
• Role grade: Year 1-8
• Department and location: Hematology, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst
• Salary: $73,440 - $104,751 p.a + Super + Salary Packaging

Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

About the role

• Perform laboratory testing across Haematology, Morphology, Haemostasis, and Transfusion Medicine, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Manage laboratory equipment, monitor quality control, and ensure adequate supplies to support continuous and reliable diagnostic services.
• Communicate critical and urgent results promptly to clinicians and relevant departments to support effective patient care.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, providing supervision and training to junior staff as required.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, scientific/educational sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent, with relevant coursework in Haematology and Immunology from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Recent hands-on experience in Haematology, Haemostasis, and Transfusion Medicine, with working knowledge of laboratory IT systems and workflows.
• Actively engaged in continuing professional development (CPD), demonstrating a proactive approach to maintaining and advancing professional competence.
• Proven ability to work both autonomously and effectively within a multidisciplinary team, adapting confidently to a variety of clinical environments and responsibilities.
• Strong personal integrity and a demonstrated commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia, reflecting a dedication to compassionate, patient-centred care.

Why work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply
The closing date for applications is 3 October 2025. As screening will take place throughout the advertising period, we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

For more information contact [email protected]

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

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