Scientist, Microbiology

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.

• Fixed Term ending 11th January 2027
• Grade 1 Scientist position (RX1-RX7)
• Part Time (40 hours per fortnight)
• Alfred Hospital, Microbiology Department

The Department

Alfred Pathology Service (APS) provides a comprehensive range of pathology testing, consultation services and collection services to clinicians and patients of Alfred Health. The Microbiology unit provides diagnostic services for a range of infectious diseases. Due to the nature of the associated hospitals’ activities, there is emphasis on the support of trauma and emergency services, the support of organ transplantation - especially heart and lung, the support of HIV related diagnostic services and support of bone marrow transplantation services.

You will be joining Alfred Health at an exciting time as we work in partnership with Monash Health to be the premier shared public pathology service in Victoria. As a member of the pathology team you will be helping shape the direction of the partnership.

The Role

Alfred Health’s Microbiology Department has a temporary part-time position for a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist. Based at The Alfred hospital, your role will be to perform microbiology testing according to documented laboratory protocols within acceptable time frames.

The position is until 11th January 2027 and your roster would involve shifts each Thursday and Friday as well as one weekend shift shift per fortnight. Shifts would be rostered on a rotational basis, with participation in the day, evening, and overnight shift rosters.

To be successful for this role you will need to have experience performing diagnostic Microbiology tests, have excellent attention to detail, good communication skills and ability to function well in a team environment. 

Skills/Qualifications

• BSc or BAppSc with a major in Microbiology - note: applicants must qualify for professional scientist membership of Australian Institute of Medical Scientists or the Australian Society for Microbiology. 
• Experience in the performance of diagnostic Microbiology testing, including specimen set-up culture reading and interpretation.
• Good attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Ability to function well in a team environment
• Ability to organise own work to ensure time frames are met

Benefits

• Professional Development opportunities
• Salary Packaging
• Discount Health Insurance
• Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym
• Child care services

Applications close: 11 pm Wednesday, 21st January 2026

All enquiries to Amanda Dennison, Principal Scientist Microbiology on 9076 3388.

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.