Point of Care Coordinator

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.

• 12 Months - Fixed term - Maternity Leave Replacement
• Full Time (80 hours per fortnight)
• Medical Scientist Grade 3
• Alfred Pathology Service
• Great Staff Benefits

The Department

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. 

Bayside 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. 

Bayside Health (Alfred Care Group) 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. 

The Role 

An exciting opportunity has become available for the position of Point of Care Coordinator (POCC) located at Alfred Hospital. The POCC provides governance and oversight to existing Point of Care testing (POCT) associated with Alfred Pathology Service and advises external users currently operating in Alfred Care Group. This role is the primary contact for all Alfred Care Group wards, clinics and Alfred Pathology Service (APS) units wishing to introduce near-patient or Point of Care Tests (POCT). In this role, you will be required to work with Clinicians, Nurses and Alfred Pathology Staff to ensure that all POCT devices are selected, purchased, utilised and maintained in accordance with Alfred Care Group policy and applicable laboratory quality policies and standards. Suitable applicants will be working in a laboratory that provides similar services.

Experience and Qualifications Required

Essential

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years’ experience working in a pathology laboratory in a scientific or quality assurance role or similar
• Excellent negotiating and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable

• Previous experience using Point of Care devices
• Experience reporting and handling patient results
• An understanding of ISO 15189 and NPAAC guidelines

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging
• Monthly accrued day off (ADO)
• Discounted parking
• Close to public transport and shops

For more information please view the position description.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Jodie Wright on 9076 3033.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Monday, 27 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.