Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C Lab >200
Remuneration: $139,867.79 - $147,542.73 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ568366
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital
Applications Close: 27 April 2025 - 11:59pm
About The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Embryologist to take the next step into a leadership role in a world renowned team as Head of Embryology for the Fertility Research Centre, a joint initiative between University of NSW and the Local Health District. This full time role requires some shift work.
What We Can Offer You
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What You'll Be Doing
Responsible for managing the embryology and research laboratory to provide an efficient and effective service across operational management, compliance management, financial planning and reporting, department performance monitoring and reporting, corporate risk management, human resources management and strategic planning. The position requires the writing of manuals, protocols, quality management systems and business continuity plans to meet RTAC accreditation. The Head of Embryology will be required to performing all assisted reproductive techniques (ART) and supervision, training and management of staff within the department. The position oversees the quality, cost and operational integrity of the department, regulatory compliance and accreditation of laboratory services in the department, human resource, business and resource management.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Higher degree, (PhD, Masters or Postgraduate diploma) in reproductive biology, or equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Minimum of 5 years of ART laboratory experience inclusive of recent experience in a managerial and/ or supervisory role.
- Experience in all assisted reproductive technologies with specialised procedures such as ICSI and embryo biopsy for PGS or other similar transferable procedures.
- Demonstrated understanding and sound knowledge of RTAC accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems required.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and professional networks in a specialty of pathology relevant to the laboratory, and understanding of the role and function of public laboratories within the Australian and NSW health systems
- Advanced knowledge and operating competency with Laboratory Information Systems, Microsoft Office applications and Quality Management Systems and proven data analysis skills
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service with a high level of interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and interact professionally with a diverse range of people at all levels.
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For role related queries or questions contact Teresa Hewlett on Teresa.Hewlett@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2023_022 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their
own cost prior to appointment.
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The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
