Laboratory Assistant

4 days ago

Australia Northern Health Australia Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Laboratory Assistants to join the Anatomical Pathology team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role would suit either an existing or aspiring laboratory assistant who enjoys working as part of a team to contribute to the production of high-quality work and on-going patient care.

Positioned in the Anatomical Pathology team, the key responsibilities would be (but not limited to); specimen handling and data entry, laboratory investigations, MDM organisation, assisting the Anatomical Pathologists, Senior staff and external and internal clients, and mortuary duties.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Victorian Certificate of Education or equivalent. Desirable qualification includes certificate/diploma in laboratory techniques or similar.
  • Previous experience working in a diagnostic pathology laboratory would be highly advantageous and preferable
  • Previous working experience in administration/clerical work specifically data entry would also be advantageous.
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-changing environment, working both independently and as part of a team
  • Have a high attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Imogen Campbell, Senior Scientist Anatomical Pathology on

Applications close 14th September 2025

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

  • Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
  • Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
  • An inclusive and culturally safe space
  • Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

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