Medical Laboratory Technician
Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $34.60 - $49.83 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ621757
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications Close: 01 December 2025 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
We currently have multiple positions available for enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Technicians to join the Bacteriology sector of our Microbiology Laboratory at Liverpool Hospital. The available positions include permanent full-time, permanent part-time (24 hours per week) and temporary full-time until February 2027 with the potential availability of ongoing employment.
This laboratory provides Microbiology services to several hospitals within the South West Sydney Local Health District including Liverpool, Fairfield, Campbelltown, Bankstown, Camden and Bowral hospitals, using state-of-the-art automation technology and digital bacteriology. These positions are key to the continued provision our high-class 24-hour, 7-day-per-week Microbiology services, and as such participation in an on-call roster is mandatory.
Duties include specimen processing, microscopy, culture plate reading, susceptibility reporting, and performing some molecular assays. Other laboratory duties, including the preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols, will also be undertaken.
This is your chance to be part of a dynamic, supportive team committed to making a real impact on the lives of our patients and the community!
What we can offer you
Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (full-time roles only)
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
In addition to gaining key skills in digital bacterial plate culture reading, you will be performing a range of laboratory investigations and tests (manual and automated) and technical tasks by applying established methods and procedures, as directed. Undertake other laboratory duties, including the preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services within relevant to bacteriology, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Systems
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
- Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers and patients as well as clinical laboratory staff
- Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
- Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities
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For role related queries or questions contact Juan Merif on Juan.Merif@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 understand 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.
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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 permanent full time / part time, 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.
