Medical Scientist in Charge - Molecular Medicine (510230)

• Provide high-level professional and operational support to the Director, Pathology RHH, and plan, coordinate and oversee the day-to-day scientific and technical operations of the Molecular Medicine Department.

• Provide professional leadership to scientific and technical staff, including supervision, mentoring, workload coordination, roster management, performance review and competency assessment.

• Lead and contribute to the delivery of complex and critical molecular diagnostic services within a tertiary referral setting, including services delivered at regional, statewide and national levels.

• Significant experience in the field of Molecular Diagnostics, including an in-depth and detailed level of knowledge and the ability to apply scientific principles across all aspects and disciplines of laboratory molecular diagnostics, typically acquired over extensive relevant professional experience (approximately ten years).

• Detailed knowledge of all aspects of pathology laboratories and how molecular procedures integrate and coordinate with other areas of pathology testing.

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including the ability to organise, plan and direct staff and workloads to achieve organisational objectives.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

$148,502 to $150,478 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2025.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.

• Fitness Passport - You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study in Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Science or Applied Science or equivalent suitable to the position from a recognised institution

• Eligible for membership with a relevant professional body such as Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists, Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, The Australian Society for Microbiology, Human Genetics Society of Australasia or the Australian Society of Cytology

• Where there is no relevant professional body, the essential qualification must be met.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Membership/Fellowship awarded by a recognised professional body

• A minimum of 10 years of specialised experience.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Manager - Molecular Medicine (HP51)

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx