The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Focus on supporting the ongoing optimisation of the Quality Management System (QMS), expediting the various requests managed by the QMS software including for new SOP's, methodology and equipment verification and staff training plans.

Quality Officer – Pathology 

Why Join RMH?

• Part time ongoing | 64 hours per fortnight
• Newly created role due to the growth of the sponsor department within the Office for Research
• Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals

About the role

An opportunity is available for an experienced laboratory or quality scientist to join the Quality Assurance team as a Quality Officer. You will support the Quality Manager to optimise and embed the Quality Management System (QMS), including managing document control, SOPs, methodology and equipment verification, staff training plans, internal audit findings and laboratory incidents.

Working collaboratively with senior scientific and quality staff across multiple disciplines, you will provide guidance and support to ensure processes align with ISO 15189, NPAAC, NATA, RCPA and ACHS standards. This role also provides opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lead small projects, with flexible working arrangements available where appropriate

Key Accountabilities

• Support the optimisation and effective use of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Coordinate QMS requests including SOPs, verification, equipment and training plans.
• and progress internal audit findings and laboratory incidents.
• Maintain document control and quality records in line with accreditation requirements.
• Provide guidance to laboratory teams on quality processes and compliance requirements.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and small quality projects.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Medical Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a diagnostic pathology laboratory.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, with experience supporting process improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with scientific and management staff.
• Experience with Q-Pulse, internal audits, incident reviews, training delivery and/or NATA accreditation requirements is desirable.

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).

• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Position Description

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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.