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: 18
Requisition ID: REQ657961
Location: Inverell District Hospital
Applications Close: 24 May 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen at our Inverell Pathology Service, for a Technical Assistant. This position includes Blood Collection, patient data entry and specimen packing. While experience is preferred, we are prepared to train anyone with the desire to make a difference in providing high quality health care to the Inverell community. This is a real opportunity to further your career or move into health for the first time with all training provided.
You will be based at our Lawrence Street Collection Centre, working Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm. Your responsibilities will include collecting blood samples from outpatients, accurately entering patient details, and preparing pathology specimens for local testing or transport to laboratories in Tamworth or Newcastle.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and start a rewarding career in pathology or the wider health service - an opportunity not to be missed.
What we can offer you
Financial Benefits - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $2,350 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, and 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.
Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings. Provide a high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department.
- Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff in an environment transferrable to this role.
- Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport ensuring viability of the specimens.
- Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections.
- Must be willing to participate in shift type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines.
- Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Current NSW C‑Class driver’s licence (P1 or P2 accepted) is required. Interstate C‑Class licence holders must obtain an NSW C‑Class licence within three months of appointment. Learner licences are not accepted. Alternatively, applicants must have the capacity to travel to any site for a shift 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 PD2026_004 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.
We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.
- 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 Angela Ferguson on Angela.Ferguson2@health.nsw.gov.au
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