Medical Laboratory Technician

Overview

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NSW Health Pathology is growing, and we're excited to open a state-of-the-art laboratory at Hawkesbury District Hospital. We're on the lookout for skilled and passionate technical professionals to join our expanding team. Whether you're seeking full-time stability or part-time flexibility, we have opportunities to suit your lifestyle and career goals. Come be a part of something meaningful, your expertise can help shape the future of healthcare.

Location: Hawkesbury District Hospital

Applications Close: 10 September 2025 - 11:59pm

What We Can Offer You

• 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 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.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

• 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
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
• 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
• Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 shift roster

Additional Information

• Position details such as Employment Type, Position Classification, Remuneration, Hours Per Week, Requisition ID, and Location are listed as: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time; Technical Officer Grade 1/2; $33.26 - $47.91 per hour plus superannuation; Various; REQ600664; Hawkesbury District Hospital

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For role related queries: contact Jenny Tran on jenny.tran2@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. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Working Rights: This position is permanent. To be eligible you must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for the duration of their current visa.

Talent Pool: If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent 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 welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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