Medical Laboratory Technician

3 weeks ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time
Overview

Medical Laboratory Technician - Chemical Pathology role at NSW Health. Temporary Full Time position (maternity relief) at John Hunter Hospital through October 2026, with potential availability of ongoing employment.

Employment details
  • Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to October 2026 with potential availability of ongoing employment
  • Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
  • Remuneration: $65,956.84 – $94,999.44 per annum plus superannuation
  • Hours Per Week: 38
  • Location: John Hunter Hospital
  • Requisition ID: REQ599584
  • Applications Close: 14 September 2025 – 11:59pm
What you'll be doing

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Officer who possesses a passion for patient-centred care. The successful applicant will perform a range of Clinical Chemistry laboratory investigations and tests (manual and automated) in a fast-paced multitasking environment, applying established methods and procedures as directed. They will undertake other laboratory duties including preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols within Clinical Chemistry, Toxicology and RIA Laboratories.

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 – responsibilities
  • Perform a range of clinical chemistry investigations and tests (manual and automated)
  • Prepare materials and maintain laboratory equipment in line with established processes
  • Contribute to quality and safety in Clinical Chemistry, Toxicology and RIA Laboratories
Qualifications and experience
  • 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 delivering pathology services within a relevant discipline, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Systems
  • Ability to work with competing priorities to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work in a team environment while delivering results autonomously
  • Customer-focused approach with well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Initiative, problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory
  • Commitment to quality management and continuous quality improvement, and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities
Other information
  • Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases: This is a Category A position; all Category A applicants must read NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015. All recruits must comply with the policy and provide evidence at their own cost prior to appointment.
  • The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
  • Talent Pool: An eligibility list may be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
  • Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
EEO

NSW Health Pathology seeks to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work; they welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.


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