Medical Laboratory Assistant
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $32.46 - $33.71 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ640219
Location: Blue Mountains Hospital
Applications Close: 24 February 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Want to be the welcoming face of pathology, supporting patients and powering essential healthcare here in the Blue Mountains? NSW Health Pathology is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the team at Katoomba. This is a permanent part-time role, offering 28 hours per week, ideal for someone who thrives in a supportive, fast-paced laboratory environment and is looking to build a stable and meaningful career in pathology.
At NSWHP, you’ll enjoy the benefits of job security, hands-on learning, and the opportunity to make a real impact on people’s lives. Join a professional and collaborative team that values curiosity, care, and commitment. If you're ready to bring your skills to a place where science meets care, we’d love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
Contribute to a high-quality pathology service. Perform a range of pre analytical duties including pathology collections, receiving and triaging of specimens, patient registration and request entry, specimen processing and preparation for transport or delivery to laboratories for timely accurate diagnostic testing.
What we can offer you
Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
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, Pathology Collections or Pathology Assistance, and/or previous experience in a pathology setting or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre analytical environment, including phlebotomy.
- Demonstrated ability to manage tasks in a demanding environment where there are competing priorities and time constraints.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, internal and external.
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues.
- Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy and the ability to operate and maintain pre analytical equipment.
- Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information in a laboratory setting, following relevant legislation, policies, and requirements.
- Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts, and the ability to travel to any site or location within the operational area 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 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.
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 Nigeline Sio on Nigeline.Sio@health.nsw.gov.au
To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!
