Mortuary Technician
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Post Mortem Assist 200 P/A
Remuneration: $74,499.52 - $78,887.74 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ610918
Location: Westmead Hospital
Applications Close: 20 October 2025 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
The Mortuary at Westmead Hospital is currently seeking 2 x Mortuary Technicians to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. In this position you will be required to be a part of a rotating roster working Monday to Saturday, including public holidays and on-call.
Westmead Hospital Mortuary is part of the Department of Tissue Pathology & Diagnostic Oncology. Located in the ICPMR Building on Westmead Campus, the mortuary is staffed by a dedicated team of highly experienced technicians who uphold the highest standards of mortuary practice.
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
Mortuary Technicians perform a very important role in the end of life care of deceased patients and their families. Mortuary Technicians respectfully admit, store and release deceased patients from the mortuary and undertake duties in support of the family and the patients wishes such as tissue donation and viewings. They work closely with pathology and clinical teams including social workers, post-mortem coordinators and medical records, whom provide advice in respect to release and management of deceased's length of stay and other internal and external stakeholders such as pastoral care, public health unit, funeral directors, statewide contractors, Police, Coroner and cultural groups.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Demonstrated experience performing post mortem/donation/clinical procedures or being a care provider in clinical, funeral or home care setting.
- Demonstrated computer literacy and understanding of medical terminology.
- Proven ability to work with the deceased in an environment that could be distressing, ensuring to raise any associated concerns and/or need for support, and adopt self-care strategies.
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner in a team environment, and to effectively communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Display initiative and attention to detail in all aspects of clinical and clerical work practices.
- Commitment to the principles of continuous quality improvement activities, Work Health & Safety, and infection control guidelines.
- Willingness to work shift work and participate in an on-call roster, and travel in accordance with the demands of the role holding a current NSW driver's license.
- Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.
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For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Player on Amanda.Player@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 Infectious 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.
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The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual 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.
