Pathology Collection Supervisor

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.

Alfred Pathology - Collection Supervisor

• Permanent Opportunity
• Full Time (80 hours per fortnight with ADO's)
• Grade 3 Administrator
• Based at The Alfred

The Department

Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a formal partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service as one of three new pathology networks for metropolitan Melbourne.

All roles in the Pathology Programs are working to develop the Partnership across the Health Services to ensure we continue to provide high quality care for the patients across the health services.

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. Alfred Pathology Service (APS) provides a comprehensive range of pathology testing, consultation services and collection services to clinicians and patients of Alfred Health. The Service has 5 units (Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology and Human Molecular Pathology), each headed by a Unit Head. APS has the core laboratory at The Alfred as well as a small local laboratory at Sandringham Hospital.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity for the position of Pathology Collection Supervisor for Alfred Pathology has become available. The position is responsible for providing an integrated, timely and customer-focused specimen collection service for Alfred Pathology Service. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality inpatient and outpatient Pathology collection services and to ensure the efficient and effective running of that service. The position is responsible for managing a teams across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines and policies and accreditation requirements. This is a hands-on position; the successful candidate will be required to participate in specimen collection in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as training of staff. Experience in staff recruitment, rostering and payroll is essential.

You will work closely with the Director of Laboratory Operations, and senior staff within the laboratory and across the organisation to ensure procedures and processes are up to date, timely and add to the quality of care of our patients.

Experience and Qualifications Required

Essential

• Certificate IV in Pathology Collection.
• At least 7 years’ experience in Specimen Collection including working in a hospital environment.
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in a similar supervisory and leadership role.
• Current hands-on skills in specimen collection in outpatient and inpatient settings. 
• Demonstrated experience in staff training and competency assessments. 
• Strong people management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• High level of initiative and motivation.
• Tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Skills 

• Ability to engage and motivate a team across multiple locations.
• Ability to relate well to patients and other health professionals.
• Mature, friendly and cooperative manner.
• Well-developed organisation and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in quality management tasks such as document control, corrective actions, audits (internal and external) is desirable.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, especially in a changing environment 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Benefits

• 5 weeks of annual leave + 13 additional days off (ADO's) per year
• Salary packaging and novated leasing are available via Maxxia to maximise take-home salary
• Access to health and well-being incentives such as the Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Onsite staff gym - a payroll deductible expense
• Onsite childcare services are available (subject to availability)

Applications close Sunday, 10th August 2025.

All enquiries to Jodie Wright, Acting Director Laboratory Operations, Alfred Pathology Service on 03 9076 3033.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

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