Director of Laboratory Operations

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Full Time 
• Senior Pathology Leadership Opportunity
• Location: Bayside Health: Alfred Care Group,
• Staff Benefits: 5 Weeks Annual Leave Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing, Professional Development, Employee Wellbeing Programs

About the Pathology Network

Commencing in late 2026, Bayside Health will lead a pathology network delivering diagnostic pathology services across Bayside Health: Alfred Care Group, Western Health and Monash Health, as well as contracted services to hospitals in South Gippsland.  The network spans laboratories and collection centres from Yarram to Point Cook, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred diagnostic services across Victoria.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced pathology leader to join the Network as Director Laboratory Operations – Bayside: Alfred Care Group.  Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Shared Pathology Service, this senior leadership role is responsible for the operational, financial and workforce management of the pathology laboratories and collection centres located at The Alfred and Sandringham Hospitals, and collection centres located at Caulfield Hospital.

The successful candidate will lead service delivery, business planning, financial performance, quality and accreditation outcomes, while driving innovation, continuous improvement and organisational change across a complex and high-performing pathology network.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across pathology services within the Alfred Care Group.
• Drive achievement of operational, financial, quality and workforce objectives.
• Lead business planning, service improvement and organisational change initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards including ISO15189 and NPAAC requirements.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to meet budgetary and performance targets.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement

• Lead, develop and support a multidisciplinary team including Principal Scientists, Senior Scientists and Quality Management staff.

About You

You will bring:

• A pathology scientific background with at least 10 years' experience and relevant postgraduate qualifications.
• Demonstrated success in a senior leadership role within a complex healthcare or pathology environment.
• Strong experience in operational, financial and workforce management.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and change management skills.
• A proven ability to drive service improvement, innovation and organisational performance

• Sound judgement in managing complex clinical, operational and ethical issues.

Why Join Us?

• Lead pathology operations within one of Victoria's largest public pathology networks.
• Work alongside highly regarded clinical, scientific and executive leaders.
• Influence strategic service development and future pathology delivery across multiple health services.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Confidential enquiries please contact Caroline Langston, CEO Shared Pathology Services on 0418 317 044 or [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday, 30 July 2026 

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.