Vacancy Reference No. 842126 This is a Permanent Full Time appointment. Part Time and Job Share may be considered.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.

Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.

Both of these options remain valid for a period of 12 months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. Position Profile: We are seeking a suitably experienced Medical Scientist in Charge. This role supervises and maintains high operational standards and test development within the molecular diagnostics section.

The successful candidate will provide a specialist advisory service to both internal and external clients. Area Profile: With over 2,000 employees across an extensive range of pathology and support services, PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA is committed to providing excellence and innovation in pathology testing, teaching and research. We offer a round-the-clock commitment to the health needs of the entire WA community through our laboratory facilities, collection centres, results lines and on-call clinicians.

Our pathology services cover the broadest range of routine, complex and rare tests, and our active teaching, research and pathology development programs assist not only in enhancing diagnostic accuracy but also in improving the understanding of disease processes and of clinical care. Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here .

Access to generous salary packaging arrangements Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location based allowances Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.

wa.gov.au ).

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Jo Montgomery on 08 6383 4407. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online ( www.

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