Medical Scientist | Permanent full-time or part-time | Norfolk Island

• Healthcare & Medicine
• Medical Specialist
• QLD Other
• Permanent / Full Time

21/4/2026

• Relocation package including accommodation and car
• Flights provided for individual or whole family
• Competitive salary $134,000 - $143,000

Full Job Description
  
Are you ready for a career-defining opportunity to deliver high-quality laboratory services in one of Australia’s unique and picturesque communities?
  
SustainHealth is seeking an exceptional Medical Scientist for a permanent full-time or part-time role in Norfolk Island. A fixed term role of 3 or 6 months is also on offer.

Located 1,200 km east of Byron Bay, this Australian Territory provides a welcoming and inclusive community, a sub-tropical climate, and regular flight access to Brisbane and Sydney.
  
You’ll be part of a professional, supportive environment that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation, with strong links to mainland networks and Metro North Health partners.
  
The Role

• Perform, verify, and validate diagnostic pathology tests in according to approved procedures and standards
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration, and information systems to ensure quality and reliability
• Implement and monitor quality assurance and quality control programs aligned with NATA/ISO 15189 requirements
• Participate in the on-call roster and ensure timely response to urgent pathology needs
• Collaborate with NIHRACS and other clinicians and Pathology Queensland to support test selection, result interpretation, and clinical consultation
• Contribute to continual improvement, safety, and quality initiatives across the Pathology Department
• Support governance, data integrity, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with NIHRACS policies and national standards
• Demonstrate a commitment to uphold the NIHRACS core values of teamwork, excellence, integrity, and respect in all aspects of our work
• Provide leadership and oversight of the laboratory team (for the Full-Time Medical Scientist role)

About You

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent qualification
• Multidisciplinary pathology laboratory experience including specimen collection, haematology, chemistry, microbiology, and transfusion
• Experience implementing and managing quality control systems and operation of laboratory equipment
• Ability to work independently within a small team and exercise professional judgment
• Leadership experience, highly regarded
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Current C Class driver’s licence
• Vaccinations in accordance with Class A requirements
• Employment screening checks (National Criminal Record Check / Aged Care check)

Why join SustainHealth?
At SustainHealth, we partner with healthcare leaders to connect them with meaningful, career-defining opportunities across Australia. We provide personalised support to ensure the right fit—professionally and culturally—so you can step confidently into your next role.
  
This is a unique opportunity not to be missed! If you would like more information, please contact EJ Cuaresma on 0415 414 192 for a confidential chat, apply and email your resume to [email protected], or visit our website: www.sustainhr.com.au