Technical Officer

• Role title: Technical Officer - Molecular Pathology

• Role type: Permanent, Full-Time

• Role grade: Technical Officer Grade 1-2

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

• Salary: $65,956 - $94,999 + super

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 central role in delivering high-quality Molecular Pathology services across St Vincent's Hospital, SydPath collection centres, and other major clients, ensuring patient-focused care at every step.

• Perform hands-on laboratory testing with accuracy and efficiency, producing reliable results that directly support critical clinical decisions.

• Maintain and optimise laboratory equipment and supplies, keeping operations smooth, safe, and fully compliant with quality standards.

• Communicate urgent and critical results promptly to clinicians, enabling timely interventions and supporting excellent patient outcomes.

• Uphold quality assurance and strict patient confidentiality, contributing to a professional, ethical, and high-performing laboratory environment.

About you

• Holds relevant tertiary qualifications in a scientific or technical field, ready to apply knowledge in a pathology setting.

• Experienced in DNA/RNA extraction and molecular techniques, including specimen prep for PCR-based assays and next-generation sequencing.

• Flexible and reliable, willing to work shifts and adapt to the roster to keep the unit running smoothly.

• Delivers tasks accurately and efficiently, while stepping up to support other duties when needed.

• Communicates clearly and works collaboratively, contributing positively to a high-performing lab team.

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 18 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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