Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

Location: Concord Hospital, New South Wales, Australia

Requisition ID: REQ602505

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2

Remuneration: $33.26 - $47.91 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 20

Applications Close: 22 September 2025 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

Apply today and help us shape the future of health through world-class pathology services. We are seeking an enthusiastic part-time team member to join our high-performing team at Concord Microbiology Laboratory. In this role, you will contribute to the core functions of our routine microbiology service, including:

• Specimen reception and registration
• Sample processing and preparation
• Preliminary culture plate reading and basic result reporting

Our laboratory is equipped with advanced technology including automated antibiotic susceptibility testing and a comprehensive molecular microbiology testing service. We also provide specialist services in Mycobacteriology, Mycology, and Parasitology, offering opportunities to broaden your expertise in these key areas.

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 Requirements

• 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. Please include your official academic transcript to support your application.
• 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
• Demonstrated 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. Please provide examples with your answer
• Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities

Additional Information

• Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
• New to NSW Health Pathology?

For role related queries or questions contact Thuy Phan at Thuy.Phan@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 a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. A non-citizen or non-permanent resident is eligible for temporary employment only for the duration of their current visa.

Talent Pool: If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, 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 recruit from diverse applicants and welcome qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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