Medical Laboratory Assistant - Central Specimen Reception

Employment Type: Various

Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $33.76 - $35.05 per hour + Superannuation

Requisition ID: REQ684608

Location: Royal North Shore Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, St George Hospital, Sutherland Hospital

Applications Close: 19 August 2026 - 11:59pm

Successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview which will be held on Friday 28th August 2026.

About The Opportunity

Interested in kickstarting your career by joining Australia's largest public pathology and forensic science service? NSW Health Pathology are seeking Medical Laboratory Assistants to join the Central Specimen Reception Departments across Sydney.

Want to join a dynamic and supportive team where accuracy, reliability, and collaboration are highly valued? In this role, you'll play an important part in maintaining efficient laboratory operations through pathology specimen reception duties, and a commitment to excellent service.

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail, and a willingness to learn. Whether you're looking to develop your skills or build a long-term career, this role offers opportunities for growth in a team-focused environment. If you enjoy working alongside others, take pride in delivering quality work, and want to contribute to meaningful healthcare outcomes, we'd love to hear from you!

We will be creating an eligibility list for current and future permanent and temporary, full time and part time opportunities within the team. Please ensure you indicate your employment preferences and hospital locations in the questionnaire.

What You'll Be Doing

Contribute to a high-quality pathology service. Perform pathology specimen reception duties including receiving and triaging of specimens, patient registration and request entry, specimen processing and preparation for transport or delivery to laboratories for timely accurate diagnostic testing.

What We Can Offer You

Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefitsWork-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health LearningHealth & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

Certificate III in Pathology Collections, or Pathology Assistance and/or previous experience a pathology setting or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre analytical environment.Please describe a situation where you applied your communication and problem-solving skills to successfully resolve a challenge.Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts, and the ability to travel to any site or location within the operational area as required.

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Information for applicants

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Jenny Tran on Jenny.Tran2@health.nsw.gov.au

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