Medical Laboratory Technician

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Liverpool, Australia NSW Health Full time

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2

Remuneration: $65,956.84 - $94,999.44 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ595723

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Applications Close: 3 September 2025 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Medical Laboratory Technician with a passion for Microbiology to join the NSW Health Pathology Microbiology Department, located within the modern Liverpool Hospital Precinct. We are currently recruiting for two permanent full-time positions.

We are seeking an individual who is detail-oriented, and possess strong technical and organisational skills, along with excellent communication and teaching abilities. As part of a dedicated team of scientists, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic services to patients across the South Western Sydney Local Health District.

Ongoing professional development is a vital part of this role, and support will be provided to help you grow and advance in your career. Once trained, you will be required to participate in a 24/7 rotating roster and take on supervisory responsibilities during after-hours shifts. Participation in an on-call roster is also a mandatory requirement.

If you are a motivated team player looking to contribute to a world-class laboratory environment, we encourage you to apply.

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

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.

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
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services within a Microbiology 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

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For role related queries or questions contact Juan Merif on Juan.Merif@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 understands 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.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future 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 identitySeniority level

Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

Employment typeTemporary

Job function

Job functionResearch, Analyst, and Information Technology
IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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