Please consider nominating a colleague who has made a significant contribution to members’ welfare as a job representative or in any other role. Nomination forms for the Jim Alcock awards for Member of the Year are available on the website at www.msav.org.au or www.vicpsych.org.au

F/T, Perm, Pathology

Monash Medical Centre Clayton

A position exists in our Biochemistry Department for a Medical Laboratory Scientist Grade 1. A Bachelor of Applied Science (MLS) or recognised equivalent is essential. Experience in the use of high volume clinical chemistry analysers and familiarity with Pathology computing systems is desirable. The position consists of day and evening shifts and may include some weekend and night shifts.

ENQUIRIES/APPLICATIONS (Ref No 63283): George Streitberg, Acting Director Pathology Services on (03) 9594 3479. To apply please visit the ‘Careers’ link on our website www.southernhealth.org.au

Applications close: 13 September 2010.

F/T, Perm, Pathology

Various sites,
Melbourne SE

A new position exists for a Point of Care Coordinator in the Department of Pathology at Southern Health. You must have a B App Sci (MLS) or recognised equivalent. Post graduate qualifications pertinent to the position are also desirable. Duties will include instrument selection, implementation of testing, reagent tracking, training of staff and oversight of compliance with quality control and assurance procedures. You will also be required to maintain standard operating procedures and policies. It is envisaged the position will consist mainly of day shifts however it is essential that you are able to work evening, night and weekend shifts as required. Liaison with Wards and Programs will require well developed skills in leadership and teamwork. The position will report directly to the Director of Pathology. A current driver’s licence is also essential.

ENQUIRIES/APPLICATIONS (Ref No 63269): George Streitberg, Acting Director Pathology Services on (03) 9594 3479. To apply please visit the ‘Careers’ link on our website www.southernhealth.org.au

Applications close: 20 September 2010.

The Company in mid August 2010 put out to vote, for the second time, two non-union Agreements covering collectors and couriers.

We can report back that after the count on the 30^th August 2010 both the collectors and couriers agreements have been voted down.

This is a great result for all MSAV and HSU members. Couriers and collectors should be congratulated for voting down these toxic agreements and maintaining and preserving their current conditions of employment.

We are aware that a non union agreement covering support staff has been circulated for another vote. This agreement is in similar terms to the couriers and collectors agreements and seeks to reduce terms and conditions of employment– in the same way.

The MSAV / HSU strongly advises all support staff to join couriers, collectors, technicians and scientists by VOTING NO.

Once the results of the support staff ballot is known, we will be meeting with MSAV members to decide on the next steps toward securing a fair agreement for scientists and technicians.

Members are cordially invited to celebrate the opening of the Union’s new offices at 1^st Floor, 62 Lygon Street, Carlton South – 2 doors north of Trades Hall - prior to the HSU4 & MSAV AGMs on Wednesday 15 September 2010.

Drinks and finger food will be served between 5.30 and 6.30 pm, with the official opening scheduled for 6.00 pm.

Please RSVP to enquiry@msav.org.au for catering purposes.

The Annual Financial Reports 2009-2010 of the HSU #4 will be available next week on the MSAV/VPA/AHP website at www.msav.org.au -> Documents -> Other -> Reports. Copies will be available at the Annual General Meeting.