Trainee Laboratory Assistant

6 days ago


Westmead, Australia NSW Health Pathology Full time

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time up to 24 months
**Position Classification**: Trainee Year 10 Level A
**Remuneration**: $19,942.13 - $40,306.68 per annum plus superannuation
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ568978
**Location**: Westmead
**Applications Close**: 05 May 2025 - 11:59pm

**About the Opportunity**
The NSW Government has committed to increase the number of apprenticeships and Traineeships across the NSW public sector. In line with this, NSW Health Pathology are offering an excellent opportunity to gain on the job experience and a nationally recognised qualification.
The Traineeship will provide on the job training and support attendance at TAFE working towards gaining a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills.

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. We encourage our staff to be involved in research and innovation opportunities to help create safer, healthier communities. 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'll be doing**

Perform a range of laboratory support and/or specimen reception services, and provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service.
- Do you have any pre-existing qualifications related to Pathology or Science? If so, what are your qualifications?
- Do you identity as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?
- This traineeship is full time, 5 days a week, is this a commitment you can make?
- Do you have a willingness and desire to undertake on the job training in Laboratory skills?
- Do you have a willingness and the ability to attend the Registered Training organisation and work towards obtaining a Certificate III in Laboratory Skill.

**Need more information?**

**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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