Casual Phlebotomist

An exciting opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking research in our Raine Study team.
- Level 3, casual appointment.
- Base salary range on a casual basis: $31.45 - $34.83 per hour plus super.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**About the team**
The Raine Study is one of the largest successful prospective cohorts of pregnancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood to be carried out anywhere in the world. The Raine Study is a rich resource for researchers, with prospective longitudinal data that has been collected at multiple time points in the last 33 years. There are numerous stored biological samples, and there are established collaborative research networks across a wide variety of disciplines. The Raine Study is commencing the next Follow-up with its cohort participants of Generations 1 2 and 3. The Phlebotomist will be part of a highly experienced and respected data collection team; they will be responsible for the efficient and effective collection of biological samples e.g., blood for the Generations Follow-up.

**About the opportunity**
As the appointee you will, under general direction, collect biological samples (blood and non-blood) with care and attention from the Raine Study Generations 1,2 and 3 cohort participants. You will show a high level of empathy, communication, and customer service in all dealings with our participants. You will follow the Raine Study Phlebotomy protocol and SOP and be instructed by experienced staff. You will be responsible for keeping meticulous records of every participant’s sample and preparing and packaging the samples for transport and processing. You may be required to provide mobile phlebotomy services by attending participant homes.

**About you**

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

- Relevant qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency (phlebotomy)
- Relevant experience at an appropriate level in the collection of blood samples
- Knowledge of research methodology and good clinical practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills with highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented and efficient
- Experience in data entry databases, and data collection
- Experience working independently and ability to work productively as part of a high-performing team.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: 20231113-Phlebotomist Position Description.pdf.

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 5 December 2023.**

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.