Medical Laboratory Technician Grade 1

Company description:

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Job description:

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Medical Laboratory Technician Grade 1 - Anatomical Pathology

Location: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne (On-Site)

Employment Type: Full time, Ongoing Role - 80 Hours per Fortnight with a monthly ADO, working shifts between the hours of 5am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Laboratory Technician to join our Anatomical Pathology team. This role plays a pivotal part in preparing human tissue samples for histological diagnosis, contributing directly to high-quality cancer care.

Victorian Department of Health has endorsed the initiative to restructure existing public pathology by bringing together laboratories into pathology networks operating under a lead health service.

Pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women's Hospital and the Royal Children's Hospital will transition to a single pathology service. This creates an exciting opportunity to strengthen the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct to benefit all Victorians.

This role will transition to the new pathology service which will be led by Melbourne Health

As part of our dedicated pathology team, you will gain experience across a wide range of techniques, including:

• Embedding, microtomy, and handout

• Assisting in the Cut-Up Room

• Molecular pathology

• Frozen section preparation

• Cytology preparation

• Special staining techniques

We're looking for someone who is:

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

• A strong communicator and effective team player

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Darrin Siiankoski

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Applications Close: 11:59PM Sunday 5th October 2025

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.