Medical Laboratory Assistant

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time up to February 2026**,**with potential availability of ongoing employment
**Position Classification**: Technical Assistant Grade 2
**Remuneration**: $61,889.52 - $64,260 per annum plus superannuation
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ593056
**Location**:Prince of Wales Hospital
**Applications Close**:17 August 2025 - 11:59pm

**About the opportunity**
If you want to help drive change and innovation within a dedicated team of people this is the job for you. The position of Technical Assistant in Anatomical Pathology will be a challenging and fulfilling role. This entry level position will provide an initial introduction to anatomical pathology and exposure to many complex procedures to assist in future development of skills.

The position is located on the Randwick site of NSW Health Pathology. The surrounding area has beautiful beaches, cafes and many open green spaces; with direct transport access from central station via bus and the new tram system. The Randwick precinct is progressing into an area for both advanced academia, diagnostic medical work, and research. The site includes Prince of Wales Public hospital, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Royal Hospital for Women, and the Sydney Children’s Hospital.

Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you’re helping create better health and justice systems every day.

We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. Our Forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.

**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 will be doing**
Perform a range of laboratory support and/or specimen reception services and/or collection services, and provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service.
- A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the Department
- Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities
- Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a laboratory environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environment
- Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy
- Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a laboratory setting

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**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 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.

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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