Snr Hospital Scientist -in charge of section - Histology

Job Description:

Role title: Senior Hospital Scientist in charge of section - Histology

Role type: Permanent full time

Role grade: Senior Hospital Scientist (In Charge of Section) ,Year1-3

Department and location: SydPath - Anatomical Pathology, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney

Salary $121,581.81 - $128,898.29 + super + salary packaging

Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

• Lead the way: Take ownership of the day-to-day operations of the Histology Laboratory and drive a high-performing, efficient service.

• Be hands-on: Use your strong Histology expertise across all bench areas while supporting workflow and service delivery when required.

• Lead and develop your team: Supervise, mentor and build the capability of scientific and technical staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.

• Champion quality and excellence: Ensure the highest standards of specimen processing, quality assurance, accreditation and patient-focused diagnostic services.

• Drive continuous improvement: Monitor workflow, turnaround times and KPIs while identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and overall laboratory performance.

About you

• Experienced Histology leader: Bring a Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) and at least 3 years’ experience in a Histology Laboratory Supervisor or equivalent leadership role.

• Hands-on Histology expertise: Have strong practical and theoretical knowledge of histotechnology, with confidence working across Histology bench areas and supporting day-to-day laboratory operations.

• People-focused leader: Demonstrated experience leading teams, including rostering, workload allocation, training, competency assessments and developing high-performing staff.

• Quality-driven professional: Strong understanding of NATA accreditation, quality assurance and quality control within an Anatomical Pathology environment, with a commitment to maintaining the highest laboratory standards.

• A proactive problem solver: Bring excellent communication and organisational skills, sound knowledge of LIS and laboratory technology, and a passion for continuous improvement, workplace safety and exceptional patient care.

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income

• Seamless NSW Health Mobility: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements

• World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes

• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives

• Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre

• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care

• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships

• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

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.

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 23 September 2026. 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.

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. 

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 indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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