Job Description: Full time position, fixed term until 20/10/2026 Senior Scientist, Transfusion laboratory, Haematology Department, St. Vincent’s Pathology Excellent benefits including salary packaging Fitzroy location Work for one of Australia’s leading hospital groups About the Role You will satisfy set learning goals and provide pathology transfusion services with competence in all aspects of Transfusion Science by compliance with relevant current Australian Standards, Legislation and following Haematology department and hospital policies Work as part of a team to achieve high quality work and produce accurate and timely reports. Classifications for this position will range from RY9 – RZ3 ($108,820.4 - $123,905.6 per annum) Our expectation The successful applicant will be required to participate in workload and workflow management of the Transfusion Laboratory following documented operating procedures, including: Participation in immunohematology testing and blood component/product issue Inventory control and budgetary compliance Staff training and assessment of competency Maintaining, evaluation and implementation of procedures and instrumentation as directed Understanding, applying and implementing hemovigilance practices Your Contribution Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent, AIMS accredited 5 Years’ experience in a clinical/diagnostic transfusion laboratory Exhibit excellence in Blood Transfusion Science Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills Proven history of effective leadership, training and development of staff Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain, conducted by Victoria Police What we Offer Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! Employee Assistance Program Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Staff Health Centre Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation Career development & advancement encouraged Access to staff carpark Culture of continuous improvement A healthy work/life balance encouraged. About Haematology St Vincent's Pathology is committed to the provision of a comprehensive, high-quality diagnostic and consultative pathology service for St Vincent's campuses, GPs and medical specialists in the Melbourne area. Pathology services are centralised at SVH Fitzroy in Patient Services Building Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your CV/resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations) Closing Date: 29 May 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: 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. For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct
