Laboratory Manager – Tugun
Job No:
140026
Location:
Tugun
- Unique Laboratory Manager opportunity with one of Australia’s largest pathology
- Competitive remuneration PLUS great benefits!
- Enjoy a beautiful life on the Gold Coast!
About the Organisation
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology (SNP) is one of the largest pathology practices in Australia, providing comprehensive services to patients and doctors over a geographic area throughout Queensland, Northern New South Wales, and Northern Territory, and employing more than 2000 people.
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology services the Brisbane metropolitan area and regional areas extending as far north as Cairns, across to Darwin and Alice Springs, and south to Coffs Harbour and offers both routine testing and specialised testing for referral laboratories throughout Australia.
About the Opportunity
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology has a rare and unique opportunity for a full-time Laboratory Manager to join their Tugun, Gold Coast team.
Reporting to the Executive Team, your main responsibility will be to manage the SNP Tugun laboratory within the framework of the SNP core values to ensure the delivery of an excellent pathology service.
Some of your core responsibilities will include (not limited to):
- Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Tugun laboratory;
- Conduct Human Resources Management of all staff;
- Liaise with external stakeholders, including hospitals and local clients; and
- Manage day-to-day office administration (e.g., building maintenance, budgetary, inventory, etc.).
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need to have strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, as well as good organisational skills, and an extensive knowledge of pathology laboratory operations. An enthusiastic and flexible approach to the work environment is also essential.
Importantly, you will have a positive and proactive attitude, be enthusiastic and self-motivated with a degree in Medical Laboratory Science or similar from a recognised tertiary institution, and previous experience as a scientist and in management/supervision of staff.
Strong understanding of legislative, administrative, equity, professional and accreditation standards, and a dedication to planning and problem solving are also a must.
About the Benefits
The high level of service provided by Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is delivered by a dedicated staff comprising of pathologists, scientists, technicians, laboratory assistants, collection personnel, couriers, computer personnel, pathology services assistants and other support staff. The successful candidate will join a welcoming team, many of whom have stayed with the organisation for several years.
Staff members will be given a chance to develop their skills through ongoing training and provided an avenue for career development and advancement.
The successful candidates will enjoy a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, and the following permanent employee benefits:
- Parental and Adoption Leave – SNP staff receive 6 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave as per E.B.A.
- Employee Assistance Program – a free, confidential, and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to employees of Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, as well as immediate family, with the aim of assisting with the resolution of personal and work-related problems which may affect quality of life or work performance
- Private Health Insurance – staff have access to discounted private health insurance through MBF, HCF and Medibank Private
- Pathology Services – staff and their immediate family (their children, partners, and their parents) have access to bulk billed Pathology Services
- X-Ray Services – staff and their immediate family (their children, partners, and their parents) have access to bulk billed X-Ray and other diagnostic imaging through Queensland X-Ray
- Smoke-Free Workplace – for those staff wanting to use nicotine replacement therapy in quitting, management provides a level of financial assistance towards the cost of nicotine replacement patches.