Laboratory Assistant

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• Grade 3 Laboratory Assistant Role - Pathology
• Located in Swan Hill, regional Victoria
• Casual position

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 Austin Health Pathology Swan Hill

Austin Health Pathology Swan Hill is a dynamic and growing department within Austin Health, located in regional Victoria, dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic services to Swan Hill District Health and surrounds. We proudly support Austin Health, the Mercy Hospital for Women, and a wide network of GPs and specialists.

We are currently expanding into the Hume and Loddon Mallee regions, strengthening our presence and accessibility in regional communities through a network of laboratories, collection centres and point-of-care services.

About the role 

The Specimen Reception Laboratory Assistant is a vital role within our pathology services.

A regular day will see you:   

• Register patient information and specimen details into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) with high accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare samples for analysis by centrifuging, aliquoting, ensuring they meet requirements for manual or automated equipment as applicable.
• Co-ordinate with other laboratory personnel to ensure smooth workflow and timely processing of samples.

About you 

To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:

• Work flexibility
• Strong attention to detail and sound organisational skills
• Experience in handling, sorting, and preparing pathology specimens
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team to ensure efficient workflow and timely processing of samples
• Ability to follow strict protocols and accreditation standards for specimen processing and patient confidentiality
• Be available to work a range of shifts, including weekends as required to meet service demand. Shift patterns and hours may vary depending on operational requirements.

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: Michael Mattiazzo, Medical Scientist - Grade 4 at

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Wednesday 29 October 2025