Senior Scientist Microbiology Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency Classification: Health Professional Level 3Salary: $105,900 - $119,774 plus superannuationPosition No: 21314 - 02 KI2Directorate: Canberra Health ServicesAdvertised (Gazettal date): 14 November 2024Contact Officer: Susan Bradbury or 5124 2 What can we offer you:City living without the traffic - click here to see why you should live in Canberra.Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.Flexible working conditions.Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).About the Role:ACT Pathology is a division of the Canberra Health Services with laboratories located at both The Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Public Hospital operating 24 hours, 7 days a week all year round and Collection Centers located at seven other sites. Pathology provides diagnostic and consultative services to medical specialists and general practitioners and their patients in hospital and in the community.The successful applicant will be required to supervise a laboratory team within the Microbiology Department located at The Canberra Hospital. They will participate in the routine work of the laboratory as well as performing investigations of a non-routine or more complex nature. Extensive in-depth knowledge and experience in clinical diagnostic microbiology is essential. The laboratory operates an extended hour service 7 days a week and the successful applicant will be required to participate in the out of hours roster.Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.For more information on this position and how to apply, click here.Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centered care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.Our Vision: creating exceptional health care togetherOur Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our communityOur Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and KindCHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.Closes: 21 November 2024