Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to January 2027 with potential for ongoing employment

Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $66,939.37 - $69,503.42 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ689788

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Applications Close: 13 September 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is current seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the team at Royal Prince Alfred on a temporary full time basis. The Blood Collection Service is responsible for providing collection services across numerous sites within the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD). The role encompasses problem solving, decision making, communicating, coaching and counselling skills in the coordination of staff and service provision, to provide an exemplary Pathology Collection Service. Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service for inpatients and outpatients

Perform venepuncture on inpatients and outpatients as required within a teamSupport and participate in the provision of safe, effective, customer-focused pathology service provision

What You'll Be Doing

Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings. Provide a high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required.

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 LeaveProfessional 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 and/or previous experience in venepunctureDemonstrated customer service experience and skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff in an environment transferrable to this role.Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport ensuring viability of the specimens.Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections.Must be willing to participate in shift type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested.Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines.Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.Applicants must have the capacity to travel to any site for a shift 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.This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

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