Hospital Relief Collector

Schedule: Full-time Hospital Reliever role - permanent position with Monday–Sunday availability, including early starts and occasional late finishes.

Why You Will Be Excited About This Role

At Western Diagnostic Pathology, part of Healius, we’re passionate about making a difference to the health of Australians.

As a Hospital Reliever Pathology Collector, you’ll be at the forefront of patient care – the friendly face behind the first hello and the caring assurance that our patients are in good hands.

In this specialist relief role, you’ll support hospital wards and community clinics, providing cover across multiple sites. You’ll gain exposure to diverse environments, upskill quickly, and be part of a national network of passionate pathology professionals.

Why You Will Like Working Here

There are exciting things happening at Western Diagnostic Pathology and across Healius as we transform the way we work.

You’ll be supported through regular check‑ins, ongoing development and the resources you need to thrive. You’ll be recognised through our Reward & Recognition program, and your milestones will be celebrated – many of our collectors have been with us for 5, 10, even 20 years

Looking to grow your career? We offer clear progression paths and education support to help you advance into leadership or business management roles.

A Bit About Us

Healius operates over 100 laboratories and 2000 collection centres across Australia, delivering one in every three pathology services nationwide.
From major hospitals to regional communities, we offer job stability, mobility, and genuine opportunities for career growth.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Hospital Reliever Collector (Phlebotomist), you’ll report to the Hospital Collector Lead and work across multiple hospital wards – including Emergency, ICU, Paediatrics, Maternity and more – as well as covering shifts in community clinics as needed.

Your responsibilities include:

- Collecting blood and non-blood samples with care and accuracy

- Liaising with doctors, nurses and patients

- Providing advanced collection support (paediatrics, difficult bleeds, AGBs)

- Maintaining accurate records and documentation

- Travelling across sites to cover rostered and unplanned absences

What Type of Person Will Be Successful

We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our people are Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible and Resourceful.

You will be an experienced Pathology Collector

You will have:

- Certificate III in Pathology Collection and demonstrated experience

- Excellent communication and empathy with a patient‑centred approach

- Strong organisation and attention to detail

- Valid Driver’s Licence and flexibility to travel across multiple sites

- Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

- Valid work rights in Australia

Benefits and Wellbeing

As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

- Benefits platform - Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia's most‑loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).

- Fitness Passport – Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.

- Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.

- Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.

- Confidential health and well‑being support through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Western Diagnostic 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 identity.

Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government's Veteran Employment Committment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the pre‑screening questions and submit your application.

If you would like further details please email careers@healius.com.au.

Healius is committed to responding to every applicant.

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