Technical Assistant

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 12 months)

Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $ $32.40 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working

Blacktown Hospital is a modern, innovative healthcare hub located in Western Sydney, offering state-of-the-art facilities, diverse research opportunities, and a supportive team culture that is second to none if you value innovation and community come join our team.

• Blacktown Hospital is home to cutting-edge clinical trials and research.
• Our campus features healing gardens and curated artworks.
• Redesigned with a Smart hospital design utilising state of the art advanced technologies.
• We offer Inclusive care for a diverse and multicultural community.
• Proud to build strong local partnerships and outreach programs with the Western Sydney Community.

Blacktown Medical Oncology Research (BMOR) is one of NSW's leading clinical trial units, offering patients access to innovative cancer treatments through cutting-edge research and trials.

• BMOR is among the largest oncology trial centres in NSW
• Conducts both sponsored and investigator-led clinical trials
• Focuses on therapies that may extend life or improve quality of life
• Pathology plays a key role, especially in drug trials
• Ensures timely, accurate sample handling for better care and compliance

What you'll be doing

Join one of NSW's leading Oncology Clinical Trial Units, Blacktown Medical Oncology Research (BMOR), supporting groundbreaking research that improves patient outcomes. This role focuses on pathology coordination, ensuring high-quality, timely sample handling in clinical trials.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate pathology collection, processing, and shipment for clinical trials.
• Ensure compliance with strict protocol time points to reduce violations.
• Support patient care by improving treatment flow and accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with clinical and research staff in a fast-paced unit.
• Contribute to research that offers potentially lifesaving therapies.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Selection Criteria

• Certificate III/IV in Pathology Collections or relevant qualifications deemed suitable.
• Previous experience in pathology services including venepuncture, sample management (collection, processing and shipping) and safe laboratory working procedures.
• Knowledge and skills to perform PBMC sample processing as required or willingness to work toward same.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills preferably in a clinical environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff.
• Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Excellent computer skills with high level competence in database entry and spreadsheets.
• Proven excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.

Requisition ID: REQ595578

Applications Close: 14 September 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Rebecca Hinshelwood Phone or email

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.

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