Medical Scientist - Cytology

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.

• Role Details – Permanent Full Time 80 hours per fortnight 

• Salary Package: $94,478.80 - $106,906.80 + Superannuation 

• Staff Benefits: Leave Entitlements, Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing 

• Location: The Alfred Hospital

About Our Team 

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS) is key to providing integrated and timely diagnostic capabilities as part of the largest public pathology laboratory network in Victoria. 

Alfred Health supports the local community while addressing complex state-wide needs, including trauma, organ transplantation and HIV/AIDS diagnostics. APS conducts all pathology testing for multiple hospitals, offering a comprehensive range of services through five specialized units: Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, and Human Molecular Pathology. 

APS is committed to education and professional development, providing excellent learning opportunities for students and clinicians. Staff benefit from supportive leaders, state-of-the-art equipment, and the chance to engage in interesting and complex work. The service also collaborates with various research institutions. 

Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a partnership and are delivering pathology services at Western Health (WH), which includes, collection centres, branch laboratories at New Footscray Hospital and Sunshine Hospital and point-of-care services.  We are working in partnership to ensure we meet future demands and continue to provide high quality pathology services for our patients and the community across both health services. 

Position Summary 

The Anatomical Pathology Unit comprises of Histopathology and Cytopathology. The role requires the incumbent to work primarily in the Cytology section applying a broad range of Cytological techniques. In this role, you will:

• Work as a team member in the Cytopathology section in the provision of diagnostic laboratory services
• Perform specimen processing, including specimen registration, slide preparation and staining
• Perform rapid onsite assessment at radiological guided FNA, EBUS and EUS procedures
• Perform primary screening and issue screening reports for pathologists

About You 

Qualifications Required: 

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine with a major in Cytology (or recognised equivalent) is required. A Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) from an Australian or New Zealand University is preferred.
• Specific post-graduate qualifications in cytopathology such as CTASC and/or CTIAC or verifiable progression towards such qualifications.

Experience and Skills Required: 

• Possess sound scientific, technical and professional knowledge in cytology and associated techniques
• Maturity, sound organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical, scientific and administrative staff both verbally and written
• High attention to detail with a determination to see tasks through to completion.
• Capacity to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
• Adaptability consistent with a multi-task environment and diversified service.
• Ability to work safely in a potentially hazardous environment.  

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know in your cover letter or CV.  

Please note: applications received via email will not be accepted. 

For enquiries, please contact Andrew Dinan, acting Principal Scientist at [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Tuesday, 14th October 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