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About the Role

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Histology Laboratory, driving an efficient service. Utilize Histology expertise across all bench areas, supporting workflow and service delivery. Supervise, mentor, and develop scientific and technical staff, fostering a positive team culture. Ensure high standards of specimen processing, quality assurance, accreditation, and patient-focused diagnostic services. Monitor workflow, turnaround times, and KPIs, identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of the day-to-day operations of the Histology Laboratory and drive a high-performing, efficient service.
Use strong Histology expertise across all bench areas while supporting workflow and service delivery when required.
Supervise, mentor and build the capability of scientific and technical staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.
Ensure the highest standards of specimen processing, quality assurance, accreditation and patient-focused diagnostic services.
Monitor workflow, turnaround times and KPIs while identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and overall laboratory performance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (or equivalent)
At least 3 years’ experience in a Histology Laboratory Supervisor or equivalent leadership role.
Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of histotechnology, with confidence working across Histology bench areas and supporting day-to-day laboratory operations.
Demonstrated experience leading teams, including rostering, workload allocation, training, competency assessments and developing high-performing staff.
Strong understanding of NATA accreditation, quality assurance and quality control within an Anatomical Pathology environment, with a commitment to maintaining the highest laboratory standards.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Sound knowledge of LIS and laboratory technology.
Passion for continuous improvement, workplace safety and exceptional patient care.

Skills

Histology expertise
Histotechnology
Team leadership
NATA accreditation
Quality assurance
Quality control
Communication skills
Organisational skills
LIS knowledge
Laboratory technology

Location

SydPath - Anatomical Pathology, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney

Work Type

Permanent full time

Experience Level

Senior Hospital Scientist (In Charge of Section)
Year 1-3
At least 3 years’ experience in a Histology Laboratory Supervisor or equivalent leadership role

Education Level

Bachelor of Science (or equivalent)

Salary/Compensations

$121,581.81 - $128,898.29 + super + salary packaging

Benefits

Competitive pay
Not-for-profit salary packaging
Seamless NSW Health Mobility: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements
World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

About the Company

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat.
As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community.
Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.
Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

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.
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.