Specimen Processing Team Leader

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 Opportunity
• Full Time at 80 hours per f/n (1.0 EFT)
• Grade 2 Administrator 
• Location: The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

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 Service has 5 units (Anatomical Pathology, Biochemistry, Haematology, Human Molecular and Microbiology). 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 enhance and develop the Partnership across the Health Services to ensure we continue to provide high quality care for the patients across the health services.  

About the Role

• Support the Supervisor in the day-to-day running of the CSP unit including the office staff, the pathology courier and the reception person at Sandringham.
• Perform the day-to-day supervision of staff when Supervisor is absent for the day.
• Assume responsibility for the unit when the Supervisor is absent
• Participate in the training and supervision of staff.
• Monitoring staff performance, giving advice and clarifying where appropriate.
• Supporting the supervisor in Performance reviews.
• Manage service requests and routine tasks in Kronos, Riskman, IQM, IT Service request portal and Engineering portal
• Reviewing processes with the supervisor to create a culture of continuous improvement
• Liaising with senior staff from other units to provide the most efficient service for the department.
• Take initiative in dealing with difficult tasks and in problem-solving.
• Participate in the on-call roster.

Skills and Experience

• Flexibility to work across multiple sites and part of a 24/7 roster.
• A proven record of reliability and punctual attendance in a teamwork environment.
• Role model for respectful behaviour and safe work practices.
• Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide direction to others.
• Assist in the review and revision of procedural documentation with a focus on accuracy and competency.
• Basic to intermediate computer and data entry skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting Pre-Analytical laboratory operations and patient facing administrative roles.
• Experience with investigating and troubleshooting issues or guiding staff.
• Experience with a Laboratory Information System such as Cerner PathNet (Highly Desirable).

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)

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

For enquiries, please contact Jessica Irvine (A/ Specimen Reception Supervisor) at [email protected]

Applications close at 11 pm Monday, 12th January 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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au