Trainee Medical Laboratory Assistant - Central Specimen Reception - Targeted Position
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 12 months
Position Classification: Trainee Year 10 Level A
Remuneration: $26,047.54 - $45,121.94 per annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ697443
Location: Westmead Hospital
Applications Close: 7 October 2026 - 11:59pm
This is a targeted position for eligible persons under Government Sector Employment (GSE Rule 26). Preference will be given to Persons with Disability only.
About the opportunity
Are you a person with a disability or long-term health condition and have not considered Pathology as a career option? NSW Health Pathology embraces diversity and encourages people with disability to apply for available positions and provide reasonable accommodations. Our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and barrier-free to promote equal opportunities for all to succeed.
The NSW Government has committed to increase the number of apprenticeships and Traineeships across the NSW public sector. In line with this, NSW Health Pathology are offering an excellent opportunity to gain on the job experience and a nationally recognised qualification. The Traineeship will provide on the job training and support attendance at TAFE working towards gaining a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills.
We encourage those without a pathology qualification to apply. Please ensure your CV is attached as part of your application.
What you'll be doing
Perform a range of laboratory support and specimen reception services, and provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service.
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:
- Are you a person with a disability and/or long term health condition?
- Yes
- No
- Prefer not to say
- Tell us about yourself. What made you apply for the role?
- Do you have any pre-existing qualifications related to Pathology or Science? If so, what are your qualifications?
- This traineeship is full time, 5 days a week, is this a commitment you can make?
- Do you have a willingness and desire to undertake on the job training in Laboratory Skill?
- Do you have a willingness and the ability to attend the Registered Training organisation and work towards obtaining a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills?
More principles and policies are being established to support hiring managers identify AI formed responses. We may not progress applications if we don’t feel you have spoken to your own experiences and demonstrated your capabilities without AI assistance.
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.
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 Sarah Lang on Sarah.Lang@health.nsw.gov.au
To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!
