Scientist | Part-time Permanent

POSITION OVERVIEW

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website:

ACT Pathology is a division of the Canberra Health Services with laboratories located at both the Canberra Hospital and Calvary Public Hospital operating 24 hours, seven days a week all year round. Pathology provides diagnostic and consultative services to medical specialists and general practitioners and their patients in hospital and in the community.

The Diagnostic Genomics Department is a multidisciplinary laboratory performing conventional cytogenetics, microarray techniques, Fluorescence In Situ Hybridisation (FISH) and molecular genetic techniques for the investigation of constitutional and somatic (oncological) abnormality. Our laboratory services Canberra and the surrounding region. The team is led by the Chief Scientist and comprised of 2 Health Professionals Level 3 (HP3), 4 Health Professionals Level 2 (HP2) and 1 Technical Officer (TO1).

This position offers an opportunity, under the direction of the Chief Scientist and Senior Scientists of Diagnostic Genomics, to be part of a dynamic team that provides a comprehensive Diagnostic Genomics service.

This is a permanent 0.6FTE position (22.03Hrs per week).

ABOUT YOU

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate and change.

High level evaluation and analysis skills.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work as an individual and as part of a team, with a positive emotional culture.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

Tertiary qualification in medical science or related field.

A minimum of 1 year experience working professionally in a diagnostic pathology laboratory is preferred.

The successful applicant will need to be available for occasional weekend, and after-hours work, with access to flex time.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide . Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.

Desirable

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Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening, and vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases.