Medical Laboratory Technician

NSW Health Pathology

Windsor, Richmond & Hawkesbury, NSW

Pathology (Healthcare & Medical)

Full-time, part-time

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2

Remuneration: $33.26 - $47.91 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: Various

Location: Hawkesbury District Hospital

Applications Close: 10 September 2025 - 11:59pm

About the Opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is growing, and we’re excited to open a state-of-the-art laboratory at Hawkesbury District Hospital. We're on the lookout for skilled and passionate technical professionals to join our expanding team.

Whether you’re seeking full-time stability or part-time flexibility, we have opportunities to suit your lifestyle and career goals. Come be a part of something meaningful; your expertise can help shape the future of healthcare.

What we can offer you

Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport

Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What you'll be doing

Perform a range of laboratory investigations and tests (manual and automated) and technical tasks by applying established methods and procedures, as directed. Undertake other laboratory duties, including the preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures, and protocols.

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

Minimum qualification of a diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services within a discipline relevant to the department, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Systems

Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations

Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers and patients as well as clinical laboratory staff

Display initiative, problem-solving, and analytical skills, including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment

Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, developing, and implement quality and service improvement activities

Willingness to participate in a 24/7 shift roster.

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Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand 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.

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For role related queries or questions contact Jenny Tran on: jenny.tran2@health.nsw.gov.au