Principal Chief Scientist - Microbiology

The role

• Apply high level scientific knowledge and leadership qualities to advocate for development of policies for the Pathology Queensland service at state-wide levels
• Provide strategic planning and management of Pathology Queensland – Central Microbiology laboratories, including forecasting of space, staff and equipment needs in the future as the service develops
• Evaluation of levels of service / activity, including cost and appropriateness to ensure that the service provided by the Pathology Queensland – Central Microbiology laboratories meets the needs of its clients and of Pathology Queensland
• Operationally manage the human, physical and financial resources of Pathology Queensland – Central, Microbiology laboratories, including responsibility for facilitating staff development, performance appraisal and other general people management issues
• Collaborate with medical and scientific line managers and teams to ensure the role and operations of Pathology Queensland – Central, Microbiology laboratories are strategically integrated with those of CSQ to achieve its service delivery goals
• Ensure that Pathology Queensland – Central, Microbiology laboratories meet all relevant legislative, administration and professional standards to meet or exceed NATA/ISO/TGA accreditation/certification requirements
• Provide state-wide authoritative counsel in matters relating to Microbiology, to stakeholders both within and outside of the discipline and represent Microbiology on relevant and appropriate internal and external committees and forums in a manner that enhances the reputation of Pathology Queensland
• Utilise high-level negotiation and conflict management skills to advocate with stakeholders in securing resources or other outcomes for Pathology Queensland – Central, Microbiology laboratories

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