NSW Government

Technical Assistant

🔍 Darlinghurst, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney | Sydney

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Technical Assistant
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St Vincent's Hospital Network
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JR141404 Requisition #

  • Role title: Technical Assistant

  • Role type: Permanent full time

  • Role grade: Technical Assistant Grade 1 to 2 (Year 1-3)

  • Department and location: SydPath – Anatomical Pathology, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst

  • Salary: $60,746.24- $64,259.80 + super + salary packaging

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

Join our dynamic team and play a key role in supporting our laboratory operations. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to assist with a range of tasks in Histology, Cytology, and Mortuary support. Key responsibilities include:

  • Histology & Cytology Support: Assist with housekeeping, filing, data entry, specimen tracking, reagent management, microtomy, and automated stainer maintenance.

  • Mortuary Assistance: Provide support in admissions, releases and preparation of deceased persons for viewing.

  • Equipment Maintenance: Assist with regular maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure smooth operations.

  • Team Collaboration: Work across Anatomical Pathology areas, multitasking and supporting colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

  • Health & Safety: Adhere to policies, report incidents, and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.

About you

We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses strong organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting vital medical work and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. You should be someone who:

  • Works Well in Teams: Enjoys collaborating with others and contributing to a positive, customer-focused environment.

  • Detail-Oriented and Organized: Demonstrates excellent time management, an eye for detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks while managing competing deadlines.

  • Adaptable and Quick to Learn: Has a working knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn, all aspects of Anatomical Pathology laboratory support functions.

  • Demonstrates Compassion: Understands the importance of handling deceased persons with dignity, care, and respect at all times.

  • Customer-Focused: Brings demonstrated customer service experience, preferably in a laboratory setting, with the ability to communicate effectively and follow established protocols and procedures.

Why work at St Vincent’s?

  • Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

  • Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

  • Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

  • Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

  • Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave


About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.

  • A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

  • Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

  • A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

  • Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

  • Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 28 April 2025

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

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