Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Specimen Reception

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to January 2026, with potential for ongoing employmentPosition Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2Remuneration: $31.21 - $32.41Hours Per Week: 24Requisition ID: REQ611895Location: Port Macquarie Base HospitalApplications Close: 4 November 2025 - 11:59pmAbout The OpportunityInterested in being part of a community focused, dedicated team of Pathology Collectors? This position is for you!NSW Health Pathology are currently seeking a Technician Assistant to join the team at Port Macquarie on a Temporary Part Time basis.What We Can Offer YouThis position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $3,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefitsCorporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness PassportLearning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health LearningWhat You'll Be DoingPerform a range of laboratory support and/or specimen reception services and/or collection services, and provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service.Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the DepartmentDemonstrated ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing prioritiesDemonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a laboratory environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staffDemonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environmentExcellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracyAwareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a laboratory settingNeed more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Leisa Symonds on Leisa.Symonds@health.nsw.gov.auOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious DiseasesThis is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understands NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.New to NSW Health Pathology?The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.Talent Pool If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionNSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.#RuralHealthIncentives