Technical Assistant
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $64,364.88 - $66,830.31 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ639767
Location: North Ryde (Macquarie Hospital)
Applications Close: 24 February 2025 - 11:59pm
About the Opportunity
Forensic and Analytical Science Service is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Technical Assistant to join our Drug Toxicology Unit in North Ryde. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the initial processing and data entry of specimens. This role is vital for maintaining the efficiency and integrity of our forensic services.
What you'll be doing
Providing assistance to laboratory staff by performing a range of technical and administrative services, to contribute to the efficient operation of the Unit, and consequently to the creation of better health and justice systems in NSW.
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:
- A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn, general laboratory duties and sample handling activities relevant to the Unit
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner in a team environment to deliver results within specified timeframes
- Demonstrated customer service experience, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients and customers
- Excellent data entry and information retrieval skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy
- Demonstrated problem solving skills including an ability to apply established principles in a laboratory and resolve general issues within the laboratory environment
- Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement activities
- Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence
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 PD2024_15 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.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Cyrill Estrada on Cyrill.Estrada@health.nsw.gov.au
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