Medical laboratory Technician Grade 1
11 hours ago
Are you a current Austin Health employee?
If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via 'Employee Login' using your network log in details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available.
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the department
The department of Anatomical Pathology provides services to over 20 public hospitals in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. It is the one of the largest public Anatomical Pathology departments in Victoria.
About the role
The Department of Anatomical Pathology are seeking a temporary 6 month, full time or part time job share Medical Laboratory Technician Grade 1 to perform specimen registration, routine Histology, frozen sections and maintenance on the evening shift working Monday to Friday 3.30pm - midnight.
As a Medical laboratory Technician at Austin Health, you will work collaboratively with a supportive team of professionals including laboratory assistants, scientists and pathologists. You'll enjoy our continuing education and quality improvement strategies.
About you
You will be someone who has good communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail. You'll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset. Having previous experience in a laboratory is favourable.
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Work with us
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager:
Abi McDonald, Principal Scientist at
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: 16 November 2025
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