Mortuary (Pathology) Assistant

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Health Full time

The role is hands-on, working in a medical/scientific environment, performing mortuary duties including provision of technical assistance to pathologists with medico-legal autopsies.


Please note:

this position involves regular exposure to the bodies of deceased persons of all ages, often in all states of disfigurement, decomposition and/or disruption.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

  • Demonstrated autopsy/dissection and/or pathology laboratory experience with proven ability to follow both written and oral instruction with the insight to solve and identify problems through scientific methodology.
  • Demonstrated reliability, integrity, and professional attitude necessary for a medicolegal and potentially hazardous workplace.
  • Demonstrated sound judgement, ability to think critically, effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to work in a team and contribute positively to team outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to proactively maintain a safe, secure and clean mortuary environment and an understanding of and willingness to contribute to the relevant systems, processes and procedures.
Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

  • It may be a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against one or more of the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment (Health Employment Directive No. 01/16): measles, mumps, rubella (MMR),varicella (chicken pox),pertussis (whooping cough),hepatitis B, tuberculosis
  • Additional vaccinations including Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies may also be required for this position.
  • Valid Queensland Drivers Licence, Class C or equivalent
  • Participate in a 24hour, 7 day a week on call roster to assist with mortuary duties if required.
  • Manual dexterity in the wrist and fingers, a steady arm and good near vision are beneficial when assisting in autopsies.
  • The physical ability and knowledge of how to move, lift and turn human bodies (remains) and/or portions of bodies including visceral organs for pathological examination would be well regarded.
  • You may be required to work in other mortuaries other than Coopers Plains.
  • Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
  • We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e., building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.
Additional Information
Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

  • Your resume, including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current, immediate, or past supervisor.
  • A statement of suitability of no more than two pages addressing your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
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