Medical Laboratory Assistant
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $61,889.52 - $64,260 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ614624
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Applications Close: 3 November 2025 - 11:59pm
About the Opportunity
Are you ready to make a real difference in healthcare and unleash your full potential? We are looking for two permanent Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team in Central Specimen Reception at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Every sample you handle will be vital in providing accurate diagnoses and improving patient care. This is your chance to join a dynamic team revolutionising the healthcare industry and changing lives.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. The Central Specimen Reception department at RPA is staffed by a team that understands and values hard work, excellence and team work. The department provides 24 hour, 7 days a week service to provide a quality, timely and efficient service to all clients, with the successful applicant required to be available to participate in a 24/7 shift roster including weekends and public holidays.
What we can offer you
Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Demonstrated experience a pathology setting or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre analytical environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage tasks in a demanding environment where there are competing priorities and time constraints.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, internal and external.
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues.
- Willingness to operate and maintain pre analytical equipment as required.
- Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information in a laboratory setting, following relevant legislation, policies, and requirements.
- Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts, and the ability to travel to any site or location within the operational area as required.
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For role related queries or questions contact Lynette Herren on Lynette.Herren@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understands NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
