Urgent Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2

Remuneration: $33.26 - $47.91 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ615068

Location: St George Hospital

Applications Close: 9 November 2025 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in healthcare — collaborating in care, fighting infection one culture at a time, and delivering accurate results that truly matter.

Our professional and friendly Bacteriology Laboratory, located at St. George Public Hospital in Kogarah, NSW, is built on a foundation of precision, teamwork, and a shared passion for microbiology. Our scientists and technicians work collaboratively to process samples, identify pathogenic bacteria, and perform susceptibility testing with the highest standards of accuracy and safety. In this disciplined yet rewarding environment, every day offers new challenges and opportunities for growth, making it an inspiring place for those who strive to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

What we can offer you

- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What you'll be doing

Perform a range of clinical Bacteriology 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.

- 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 discipline relevant to the 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.

- Ability to work across a rotating roster, 7 days a week

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.

New to NSW Health Pathology?

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. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than 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 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.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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