Trainee Pathology Administration Assistant
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- Technical Assistant
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- REQ631459 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time for 12 months
Position Classification: Trainee Year 10 Level A
Remuneration: $25,045.71 - $43,386.48 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ631459
Location: Westmead Hospital
Applications Close: 28 January 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Build skills. Make impact. Start your journey in health administration with us at NSW Health Pathology. This is a golden opportunity for someone who is administratively minded and keen to begin a journey in health administration.
You will be based at Pathology located within Westmead Hospital and will have opportunity to visit our other locations to support team activities as required.
Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you’re helping create better health and justice systems every day. We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. We encourage our staff to be involved in research and innovation opportunities to help create safer, healthier communities. Our Forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Perform a range of administrative tasks within the Pathology Laboratory, including front desk reception and providing assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- A willingness and desire to undertake on the job training in Administration.
- A willingness and the ability to attend the Registered Training organisation and work towards obtaining a Certificate III in Health Administration.
- Customer service skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff.
- Data entry skills including high attention to detail.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth West on Clare.West@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Talent Pool
Candidates who have been assessed through the recruitment process as suitable will be placed on an eligibility list for future temporary vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
