Medical Scientist, Cytology Screener

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 at 80 hrs per f/n
• Medical Scientists Grade 1-Grade 2 (RX1-RY7): $63,674.00 - $106,906.80 + Superannuation  
• Staff Benefits: Leave Entitlements, Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing  
• Location: The New Footscray 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 is located at The New Footscray Hospital campus. The 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 This position will require rotations to the Prahran laboratory, especially for training and continuous professional development purposes. The role will require participation in a rotating roster, Monday to Friday between the hours of 06:30 to 18:00 hours.

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: 

• Previous work history in a diagnostic cytopathology laboratory.
• Previous experience in non-gynaecological cytology specimen preparation.
• Previous experience with primary screening of non-gynaecological cytology.
• Able to communicate well both Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Computer proficiency and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Class C Drivers licence and willingness to travel to the various WH and Prahran sites as needed.  

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

For enquiries, please contact Andy Dinan, [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Tuesday 17th March 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.