COMPLETE Technical Officer - NSW St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

Job Description:

Position Title: Technical Officer
Employment Type: Permanent Full time
Hours per week: 38
Position Grade: Technical Officer Grade 1 - 2 (Year 1 - 8)
Salary: $63,725.98 - $91,786.58 base per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisation’ Hospital Scientists Agreement 2020
Department Name: Microbiology

About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.

Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Microbiology Department. This role is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of microbiology services for St Vincent’s Hospital campus, SydPath collection centers and other major clients

This role is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of microbiology services for St Vincent’s Hospital campus, SydPath collection centers and other major clients.

Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.

Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.

About you:

We are seeking a skilled and energetic technical officer who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who are qualified and experienced in medical microbiology, including areas of bacteriology, mycology and molecular testing.

Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2.  Have appropriate tertiary qualifications in a scientific or technical field relevant to the practice of pathology
3. Previous experience in Microbiology 
4. Agreement to be a shift worker and be available to work as rostered to ensure the efficient functioning of the unit
5. Perform all allocated tasks accurately and in a timely manner and perform other duties as required
6. Communicate effectively and work as an effective team member


Applications close on 01 January 2024

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Review the following documents:

Job Demands Checklist and Health Declaration Form

Position Description

How to upload and address the selection criteria

Contact Details:

Damien Stark, 83829206, damien.stark@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

David Lorenz, 83829206, david.lorenz@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

4 January 2024 11:59pm

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

Code of Conduct:

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