Medical Laboratory Technician - Relief
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $65,956.84 - $94,999.44 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ585966
Location: Wollongong
Applications Close: 27 July 2025 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Are you interested in expanding your career and developing your scientific skills in a multi- disciplined role?
Are you looking for a sea-change that involves travelling between work sites within the Illawarra and Shoalhaven communities?
Then this could be the role for you!
An exciting permanent full-time multi-discipline opportunity is available to join the dedicated Illawarra and Shoalhaven Pathology teams. We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable, and client-driven individual who excels in their flexibility, willingness to work between different sites, communication skills and teamwork, and who is committed to improving Healthcare Services in the local community.
As a large coastal region, the Illawarra and Shoalhaven communities embrace multiculturalism, and there are endless wonderful experiences to discover, from post-card picturesque beaches and rain forest walks, to galleries, theatres, magnificent gardens, a multitude of sporting opportunities and fun life-style activities. The Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions offer high-quality health care, educational and professional services, it has a regional airport that has daily flights to many destinations and is only a short drive to Sydney.
The NSW Health Pathology laboratories associated with this role are located within the Wollongong Hospital, Shellharbour Hospital and Shoalhaven – Nowra Hospital, all of which provide inpatient and outpatient services to the Illawarra and Shoalhaven communities. The NSWHP Illawarra and Shoalhaven teams take pride in their professionalism and focus on high quality service delivery, promoting a harmonious environment that is connected to community and its stakeholders. The right person will be willing to travel between sites and work at any location as needed.
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
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 a discipline relevant to the department, 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 Monique Mintern on Monique.Mintern@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 PD2023_022 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 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.
