Laboratory Assistant

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Northern Health Australia Full time

About Northern Health:


As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home.

Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be

The Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic
Laboratory Assistant to join the team at Northern Health.


This role will be responsible for the receiving, sorting, preparing and transport of specimens for analysis; assisting with the registration of pathology requests into the laboratory information system; performing laboratory investigations and general laboratory duties as directed by senior staff.

As well assisting with mortuary duties will be a requirement of the position.


This role is a Permanent Part Time position that involves working a
Permanent overnight shift (weekend and public holiday shifts included).

In addition there will be a requirement to participate in the on call roster.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Certificate or Diploma in laboratory techniques or similar
  • Experience and good working knowledge of Pathology LIMS
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team
  • Must have the ability to work a permanent overnight shift including weekends and public holidays

Next Steps...
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the, or alternatively contact:

Sam Djukic Pre analytical Manager on

Please see Position Description here.

Applications close 17th
January 2023.

Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

  • Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
  • Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
  • An inclusive and culturally safe space
  • State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
  • Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
For a glimpse of life at NH, click here.

  • Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged._
  • All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid19._

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