Medical Laboratory Assistant - Haematology
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $66,939.37 - $69,503.42 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ701441
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital
Applications Close: 8 November 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
NSWHP Randwick - Haematology department is seeking an enthusiastic hard-working person to join our friendly team to be a Medical Laboratory Assistant in a permanent full time capacity. Advance your experience in Haematology through our professional expertise and contribute to patient care.
NSWHP Randwick - Haematology is located within the Prince of Wales hospital with public transport available direct to the hospital by bus or light rail from Central Station and is in close proximity UNSW.
What you'll be doing
Assist with daily laboratory operations, including specimen handling, administrative tasks, stock management, procurement and compliance with quality and safety standards to support efficient service delivery and patient care.
What we can offer you
Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
Previous experience in a pathology setting and a working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the Haematology department.
Demonstrated experience with procurement tasks such as maintaining stock and storage, invoice management and enquiries.
Demonstrated ability to maintain high-quality work output while managing competing priorities to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a laboratory environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff.
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environment.
Proficient computer skills, including a high level of attention to detail and data accuracy.
Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and the appropriate handling of sensitive information in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and laboratory requirements.
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Information for applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Crystal Pau on Crystal.Pau@health.nsw.gov.au
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