Skip to content
Sign in
← Back to vacancies

Medical Scientist

The Royal Melbourne Hospital
  • Australia
  • Up to $12k (period not stated)
  • Employment type: Full-time

For international applicants

Visa

Sponsorship not stated in the posting.

Ask the employer before you apply.

Your work rights

Are you a nurse, doctor or carer?4 quick questions, then your route to jobs like this: registration, English test and jobs that sponsor visas.

About the employer

The Royal Melbourne HospitalPosted on the employer’s careers page · careers.thermh.org.au

Working in Australia

Possible country route: Skills in Demand (subclass 482). The employer-sponsored Skills in Demand route has stream, nomination, occupation and applicant requirements. It replaced the earlier TSS route for new applications.

Processing differs by stream and application circumstances. Check the current Home Affairs processing-time tool; employer nomination adds its own steps.

What to check before applying
  1. Confirm the sponsor and stream. Ask which 482 stream and occupation the employer intends to nominate.
  2. Check current requirements. Review qualifications, English, salary and any skills assessment on Home Affairs.
  3. Coordinate nomination and application. Keep the employer nomination and applicant visa steps distinct.
Official immigration guidance ↗

Reviewed 2026-10-14. Country routes are context, not a confirmation that this vacancy or your passport qualifies.

Description (EN)

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 Laboratory Scientist Grade 1/2 

  • Full time, fixed term 21st December 2026 – 2nd April 2027
  • Melbourne Health Pathology Service, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Biochemistry Laboratory
  • Salary packaging | Additional leave | Close to public transport

Join our Biochemistry/Immunology Laboratory, performing a range of biochemical, haematological and immunological testing to support patient care.

Work across laboratory sections using automated and manual methods as part of a rotational 24/7 shift roster.

This is an opportunity to be part of Public Pathology Victoria (PPV), supporting high-quality pathology services, innovation and research.

Key Accountabilities

  • Perform biochemical, haematological and immunological analyses using automated instrumentation and manual methods.
  • Register and process specimens, including pre-analytic preparation.
  • Rotate between Biochemistry and Immunology laboratory sections.
  • Participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including evenings, nights and weekends.
  • Undertake other related laboratory duties as required.

About you

You have a Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science or equivalent qualification, along with:

  • Experience in a tertiary hospital or private Biochemistry an/or Immunology laboratory is desirable.
  • Commitment to customer focused service.
  • Capacity to perform under pressure, to meet time constraints and determine work priorities.
  • Well-developed written and oral communication skills.

Benefits of Working at RMH

  • Meaningful Work
    Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
  • Career Growth
    Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
  • Supportive Culture & Belonging
    Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
  • Innovation
    Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
  • World-Class Excellence
    Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
  • Enjoy great employee benefits
    Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
  • Work in the Parkville Precinct
    Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Click here to view the full job description

Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

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.

Never pay a recruiter for a job offer or a visa promise. Check the original posting and employer identity before sharing documents. Pay any legitimate government visa fees only through official channels.

Published 1 day ago

Apply

Apply on the employer’s careers page

Similar vacancies