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 or Trainee)
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Fixed Term Position – until 14 July 2026
• 72 hours per fortnight | Job share considered
• Final year students eligible to apply
• 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 Medical Scientist (or Trainee 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)
• 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

Trainee applicants in their final year of study are welcome to apply.

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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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.