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

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Medical Scientist – Haematology (Grade 1/ 2)
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Fixed Term Position – until 17 July 2026
• Full time- 80 hours per fortnight
• Haematology and blood transfusion 
• Rotating roster including weekends, overnight and on-call shifts

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Haematology Laboratory is a busy, modern lab performing a wide range of diagnostic investigations. We are seeking a Grade 1/2 Medical Scientist to join our collaborative and high-performing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a laboratory that is part of a leading, integrated pathology service across the Parkville Precinct, supporting excellence in healthcare for all Victorians.

Your new role:

• Perform accurate and timely Haematology and Blood Bank testing
• Prioritise urgent work and troubleshoot instrumentation issues
• Deliver high-quality results while adhering to laboratory protocols and NATA accreditation standards
• Rotate through various laboratory sections and participate in a 24/7 shift roster including evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call
• Collaborate with senior scientists and clinical teams to ensure service excellence

About you:

• Degree in Laboratory Medicine or equivalent (majoring in Haematology)
• Experience working in a haematology/ blood transfusion laboratory
• Experience in blood film morphology
• Strong interest in Haematology and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Eligible to work in Australia

 Benefits of working at RMH:

• Be part of a supportive and values-driven workplace culture
• Career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support
• Salary packaging, on-site car parking, and great public transport access

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Please note, recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applications are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.

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.