Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/ Phlebotomist
Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $32.46 - $33.71 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ649691
Location: Bega District Hospital
Applications Close: 1 April 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Looking for a rewarding healthcare role in one of the most beautiful regions of New South Wales? NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Technical Assistant to join the team at South East Regional Hospital in Bega. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive laboratory environment while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the stunning Sapphire Coast.
The suitable applicant will be performing pathology patient sample collections both at the NSWHP Bega Hospital laboratory and at other regional sites. As a Technical Assistant, you will support the laboratory team with specimen reception, sample preparation, data entry, and general laboratory duties. Your work will play an important role in ensuring timely and accurate diagnostic services for the local community. This role is ideal for someone looking to start or grow a career in healthcare, with training and development opportunities available for the successful applicant.
Bega offers an exceptional lifestyle with pristine beaches, national parks, and a welcoming regional community. Enjoy a relaxed coastal pace of life while building a meaningful career in healthcare. Join a service that makes a real difference to regional communities while living and working in one of NSW’s most desirable coastal regions.
Apply now to become part of the NSW Health Pathology team in Bega.
What you'll be doing
Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings. Provide a high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required.
What we can offer you
Financial Benefits - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $10,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, and
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:
- Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department.
- Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff in an environment transferrable to this role.
- Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport ensuring viability of the specimens.
- Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections.
- Must be willing to participate in shift type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines.
- Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Current NSW C‑Class driver’s licence (P1 or P2 accepted) is required. Interstate C‑Class licence holders must obtain an NSW C‑Class licence within three months of appointment. Learner licences are not accepted. Alternatively, applicants must have the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required.
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. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
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 Rachel Heffernan on rachel.heffernan@health.nsw.gov.au
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