Medical Laboratory Technician
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $68,594.99 - $98,799.60 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ661110
Location: Hawkesbury District Hospital
Applications Close: 17 May 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Are you a Medical Laboratory professional seeking your next career opportunity? Join our multidisciplinary team and play a vital role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑focused laboratory services within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking a permanent full-time Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team! Permanent Part Time will be considered for the right candidate.
Based at Hawkesbury District Hospital in Windsor, this role offers the benefits of a regional setting with excellent accessibility, located approximately 30 minutes from Penrith, Blacktown, and Rouse Hill. Enjoy meaningful work, professional growth, and a convenient location close to home.
What you'll be doing
You will participate in a 24/7 rotating roster across multidisciplinary departments, including Haematology, Blood Bank and Biochemistry. Undertake other laboratory duties including preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols.
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:
- 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 Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry disciplines, 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 the core laboratory key performance indicators
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver quality laboratory service to meet the demands of clinicians and patients
- 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
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.
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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 Blessings Ndlovu on Blessings.Ndlovu@health.nsw.gov.au
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