Job Description:

• Role title: Hospital Scientist (Morphology)

• Role type: Permanent full time

• Role grade: Hospital Scientist Year 1-8

• Department and location: Hematology, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst

• Salary: $76,378.47 - $108,941.55 + 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 accurate and timely haematology laboratory testing, including processing complex or unusual specimens, interpreting results, and examining difficult blood films.

• Support team capability by assisting with morphology training, continuing education, competency assessments, and supervising less experienced staff when required.

• Maintain laboratory quality and performance, including monitoring QC, ensuring KPIs are met, maintaining equipment and supplies, and supporting the laboratory Quality System.

• Communicate critical and urgent results promptly to clinicians while collaborating closely with supervisors and team members to ensure smooth laboratory operations.

• Contribute to a safe and efficient laboratory environment by rotating through haematology and haemostasis sections, adhering to WHS practices, participating in scientific meetings, and undertaking rostered duties as required.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent) with relevant studies in haematology and immunology from a recognised tertiary institution.

• Recent hands-on experience in automated haematology and haematology morphology, with strong technical knowledge of laboratory processes.

• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS) and the ability to use technology effectively within a diagnostic laboratory environment.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clinicians.

• Self-motivated and organised, able to work independently as well as part of a team, with a clear commitment to ongoing professional development.

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 31 March 2026

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. 

Shortlisting will begin immediately. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies

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 [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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