Forensic Mortuary Technician
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time for up to 12 months with potential for ongoing employment
Position Classification: Forensic Mortuary Technician
Remuneration: $42.56 - $46.33
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ628306
Location: Wollongong Hospital
Applications Close: 18 January 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Work with an efficient, tight-knit and friendly team to provide a respectful post-mortem service for the deceased, families and the wider community at Forensic Medicine, Wollongong.
What we can offer you
- 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
Responsible for assisting with the quality and timely completion of post-mortem examinations, admissions and releases in conjunction with and under the direction of a Forensic Pathologist, and perform any associated duties; providing a respectful service for the deceased, families and the wider community.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Hold a minimum Certificate Level IV or equivalent qualification in a relevant field to which the role applies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of fundamental anatomy and physiology, and a basic understanding of medical terminology.
- Proven ability to work with the deceased in an environment that could be distressing, ensuring to raise any associated concerns and/or need for support, and adopt self-care strategies
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner in a team environment, and to effectively communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Capability to display initiative and attention to detail in all aspects of clinical and administrative work practices.
- Sound computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office applications and ability to use information management systems.
- Willingness to work shift work and participate in an on-call roster, and travel in accordance with the demands of the role holding a current NSW driver’s licence.
- Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.
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For role related queries or questions contact David Jones on David.Jones@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.
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
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.
