Scientist (Grade 1), Microbiology

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• Permanent Opportunities Available
• Full Time (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO's
• Grade 1 Scientist -  $63,674.00 -  $91,785.20 + Superannuation
• Located at the Alfred
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About the Team

Alfred Pathology Service (APS) provides a comprehensive range of pathology testing, consultation services and collection services to clinicians and patients of Alfred Health. The Microbiology unit provides diagnostic services for a range of infectious diseases. Due to the nature of the associated hospitals’ activities, there is emphasis on the support of trauma and emergency services, the support of organ transplantation - especially heart and lung, the support of HIV related diagnostic services and support of bone marrow transplantation services.

About the Role

Alfred Health’s Microbiology Department has a temporary full-time position for a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist. Based at The Alfred hospital, your role will be to perform microbiology testing according to documented laboratory protocols within acceptable time frames. You would be required to participate in all shift rosters, including evenings, weekends and overnight. To be successful for this role you will need to have experience performing diagnostic Microbiology tests, have excellent attention to detail, good communication skills and ability to function well in a team environment.

Duties

• Perform all routine laboratory tests without supervision (after a suitable training period). 
• Perform other duties as directed. 
• Be familiar with the use, care and maintenance of laboratory equipment used for routine procedures. 
• Participate in internal and external quality control programs.      
• Collaborate with senior staff in method development. 

Skills & Experience

• BSc or BAppSc with a major in Microbiology (note: Overseas qualifications require evidence of assessment by the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists)
• Experience in the performance of diagnostic Microbiology testing, including specimen set-up culture reading and interpretation.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to function well in a team environment.
• Ability to organise own work to ensure time frames are met.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax (subject to availability)
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services (subject to availability)

Any queries please contact Amanda Dennison, Principal Scientist Microbiology on 9076 3388.

Applications closing at 11pm Tuesday, 2 December 2025

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au