Central Specimen Processing Clerk

Alfred Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave Entitlements

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Job summary

Alfred Health is seeking a Central Specimen Processing Clerk to support efficient laboratory operations, accurately preparing and registering pathology specimens and performing routine tasks. The role involves maintaining equipment, providing clerical support, and ensuring smooth processing of referrals with strict adherence to quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have Year 12 or equivalent, strong English skills, and prior lab experience.

Qualifications

• Year 12 or equivalent is required.
• Proficient English communication, both written and spoken.
• Experience in a laboratory or clinical setting is preferred.
• Ability to handle pathology specimens safely and following protocols.
• Familiarity with general computer use and touch-typing are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and register pathology specimens and maintain accurate records.
• Perform routine laboratory tasks and assist with specimen processing.
• Maintain equipment and support the clerical workflow to ensure timely referrals.
• Adhere to quality and safety standards and document activities as required.
• Coordinate daily tasks and work both independently and under supervision.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Specimen handling

Data entry

Typing speed

Education

Year 12 or equivalent

Job description

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Full Time at 80 hrs per f/n (Part Time Applications Welcome)
• Grade 1 Administrator: $63,211.72 - $69,882.28 pro-rata + Superannuation
• Staff Benefits: Leave Entitlements, Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing
• Location: Western Health

About Our Team

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS) is key to providing integrated and timely diagnostic capabilities as part of the largest public pathology laboratory network in Victoria.

Alfred Health supports the local community while addressing complex state-wide needs, including trauma, organ transplantation and HIV/AIDS diagnostics. APS conducts all pathology testing for multiple hospitals, offering a comprehensive range of services through five specialized units: Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, and Human Molecular Pathology.

APS is committed to education and professional development, providing excellent learning opportunities for students and clinicians. Staff benefit from supportive leaders, state-of-the-art equipment, and the chance to engage in interesting and complex work. The service also collaborates with various research institutions.

Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a partnership and are delivering pathology services at Western Health (WH), which includes, collection centres, branch laboratories at New Footscray Hospital and Sunshine Hospital and point-of-care services. We are working in partnership to ensure we meet future demands and continue to provide high quality pathology services for our patients and the community across both health services.

Position Summary

The Central Specimen Processing Clerk supports the efficient operation of laboratory and collection services by accurately preparing and registering pathology specimens, performing routine laboratory tasks, maintaining equipment, and providing clerical support to ensure the timely and smooth processing of patient referrals, while maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards.

About You

Qualifications Required:

• Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent

Experience and Skills Required:

• Proficiency in written and spoken English, with the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in specimen handling, data entry, and laboratory procedures.
• Experience in a laboratory or clinical environment preferred, with a stable employment history in laboratory or industrial settings.
• Competence in handling pathology specimens (e.g., blood, urine) safely and in accordance with protocols.
• Familiarity with computer use and keyboarding; touch-typing skills highly regarded.
• Ability to organise, prioritise, and manage daily tasks efficiently, both independently and under supervision.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries, please contact Aiden Hilcher, Specimen Reception Team Leader at *********@alfred.org.au

Applications Close: 11pm AEDT Monday, 5 October 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.