Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $35.97 - $51.82 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ675205
Location: Concord Hospital
Applications Close: 20 July 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology at Concord Hospital is seeking a permanent part-time Technical Officer to join its busy Microbiology laboratory. The role involves performing routine core diagnostic microbiology duties, including pre-analytical tasks and position-appropriate post-analytical responsibilities. This is a Technical Officer–level position, and credentialed applicants will only be considered for the substantive Technical Officer role, with remuneration aligned to Technical Officer salary scales. The successful candidate will participate in an after-hours rotational roster. Standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, with additional shifts including morning (6:00am to 2:30pm), evening (1:30pm to 10:00pm), and weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am to 5:00pm).
What you'll be doing
Perform a range of laboratory investigations and tests (manual and automated) and technical tasks by applying established methods and procedures, as directed. 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. Please attach an official academic transcript.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services within a discipline relevant to the department, 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 deadlines. Include examples of efficiency in your answer
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations. Include examples where you contributed to a team and your autonomous role in your answer.
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. Provide an example in your answer demonstrating these skills
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.
An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Thuy Phan on Thuy.Phan@health.nsw.gov.au
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