Technical Officer

• Role title: Technical Officer - Microbiology

• Role type: Permanent, Full-Time

• Role grade: Technical Officer Grade 1-2

• Department and location:  Microbiology, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst

• Salary: $65,956 - $94,999 + Super + Salary Packaging

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 
 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 
 

About the role

• Play a key role in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of microbiology services across St Vincent's Hospital, SydPath collection centres, and major clients, maintaining a strong focus on patient-centred care.

• Perform hands-on laboratory testing procedures with precision and efficiency to deliver accurate, reliable results that support critical clinical decision-making.

• Oversee and maintain laboratory equipment and inventory to ensure seamless, safe, and compliant day-to-day operations.

• Communicate urgent and critical results promptly to clinicians, facilitating timely clinical responses and optimal patient outcomes.

• Adhere to rigorous quality assurance protocols and uphold patient confidentiality, fostering a professional, ethical, and high-performing laboratory environment.

About you

• Holds relevant tertiary qualifications in a scientific or technical discipline, with a strong foundation for applying theoretical and practical knowledge in a pathology environment.

• Possesses solid hands-on experience in microbiology, ensuring accuracy and reliability in diagnostic outcomes.

• Demonstrates flexibility and dependability, readily adapting to varied shifts and roster requirements to support continuous and efficient laboratory operations.

• Performs assigned tasks with precision and efficiency, proactively taking on additional responsibilities to maintain workflow and service quality.

• Communicates effectively and collaborates seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to a cohesive, high-performing, and results-driven laboratory environment.

Why work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
 

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
 

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
 
As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
 

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 21 November 2025. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the requirements listed in the About You section.

For more information, contact

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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