Medical Scientist, Cytology

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. With more than 15 main sites—including hospitals, centres, and clinics—we provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people. More than 22,000 dedicated staff focus on exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development.

About the Department

As part of the Department of Health’s initiative to return public pathology to public hospitals and ensure consistent, accessible care for all Victorians, Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service. Pathology services are provided from two main laboratories (The Alfred in Prahran and Monash Medical Centre in Clayton) and six branch laboratories (Casey Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Sandringham Hospital, Wonthaggi Hospital, and Victorian Heart Hospital). There are also 23 collection centres and rooms across South East Melbourne and South Gippsland, with the furthest located in Yarram. The Shared Pathology Service is planning to expand services to Western Health by February 2026.

The Anatomical Pathology Unit comprises Histopathology and Cytopathology. This role will be based in the Cytology section.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member in the Cytopathology section in the provision of diagnostic laboratory services
• Perform screening of non-gyn samples
• Perform rapid onsite assessment at radiological guided FNA, EBUS, and EUS procedures
• Perform primary screening and issue screening reports for pathologists

Requirements

• 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 toward such qualifications
• Previous experience with primary screening of non-gynaecological cytology
• 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 Driver’s licence and willingness to travel to the various Western Health and Prahran sites as needed

Schedule

Participation in a rotating roster, Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 to 18:00. This is a permanent full-time role (80 hours per fortnight) with rotation between Alfred Hospital and Footscray Hospital.

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities (deducted pre-tax, subject to availability)
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced public pathology laboratory, gaining hands-on experience in cytology screening while attending FNA procedures and developing your diagnostic and clinical skills.