Trainee Laboratory Assistant

**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**: REQ587285
**Location**: John Hunter Hospital
**Applications Close**: 9 July 2025 - 11:59pm
**This is a targeted position in accordance with Policy Directive (PD2016_053) NSW Health Good Health - Great Jobs: Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020.**

Exemption is claimed under S21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. An Aboriginal person (as defined by the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983) means a person who:

- is member of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander race of Australia, and
- identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island person, and
- is accepted by the Aboriginal/Torres Strait Island community as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island person.

This is also in accordance with Part 5, Clause 26 of the NSW Government Sector Employment Rules 2014.

**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. It is anticipated that the Traineeship will commence in early February 2025.

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/or collection services, and provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service.
- This is a targeted position. Aboriginality is considered a genuine qualification for this position and is authorised under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?- Yes
- No
- Prefer not to answer
- Do you have any pre-existing qualifications related to Pathology or Science? If so, what are your qualifications?
- Are you a person with a disability and/or long term health condition?
- This traineeship is full time, 5 days a week, is this a commitment you can make?
- Do you have a willingness and the ability to attend the Registered Training organisation and work towards obtaining a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills?

**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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**Talent Pool**

If there are more than 1 suitable applicants for the role, you may be placed on a eligibility list for future Trainee positions.

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