Courier

Healius; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flare Benefits platform discounts

Fitness Passport

Health insurance discounts

Novated leasing

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Childcare discounts

Job summary

Healius in Townsville is seeking a Pathology Courier to collect and deliver samples, reports and essential medical supplies across collection centres, practices, hospitals and laboratories. You will follow a scheduled route to ensure timely, safe and accurate deliveries.

You'll need a current Australian driver's licence and the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and public holidays. Prior courier or transport experience is desirable, and you will be supported by a team focused on

Qualifications

• Previous courier, delivery or transport experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver pathology samples, blood products, vaccines, reports, medical supplies and clinical waste
• Complete required transport, specimen and delivery documentation accurately
• Deliver reports and assist with laboratory stock and supply requirements
• Handle patient information and medical items safely and confidentially
• Follow all safety, quality and compliance procedures, including Work Health and Safety requirements

Skills

Time management

Communication

Documentation accuracy

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

Work type: Part Time (Permanent) 46 Fortnight

Schedule: Various shifts between Monday to Saturdayand Public Holidays, as required.

At Healius, we're united by a shared purpose: making a difference to the future of Australia's health. There's never been a more exciting time to join us as we transform into a stronger, more agile organisation with a focus on innovative ways of working, excellent customer and patient experiences and being a great place to work.

Looking for a role where you can work independently and make a real difference? Our Couriers play an important part in supporting healthcare services across their local community, helping ensure pathology samples reach their destination safely and on time. Join a team where the work you do every day helps support better health outcomes for Australia.

About Us

Healius is one of Australia's leading healthcare companies, committed to supporting quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. Through our network of state-based and specialty brands, we provide high-quality diagnostic services that support clinicians to make informed decisions and improve patient outcomes.

With more than 80 medical laboratories and approximately 2,000 patient collection centres nationwide, we process approximately one in four Medicare-funded pathology tests each year, supporting services that extend from some of Australia's largest and most complex private and public hospitals to regional areas and remote Indigenous communities.

About The Role

As a Pathology Courier, you'll be responsible for collecting and delivering pathology samples, reports, medical supplies and other items between collection centres, medical practices, hospitals and laboratories. Following a scheduled route, you'll help make sure important deliveries are made safely, accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities:

• Collect and deliver pathology samples, blood products, vaccines, reports, medical supplies and clinical waste
• Complete required transport, specimen and delivery documentation accurately
• Deliver reports and assist with laboratory stock and supply requirements
• Handle patient information and medical items safely and confidentially
• Follow all safety, quality and compliance procedures, including Work Health and Safety requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll be reliable, organised and comfortable working independently. You'll be confident managing your time, following procedures and getting things where they need to be safely and on time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous courier, delivery or transport experience is desirable

Key Skills and Attributes

• Good time management and organisational skills
• Friendly and professional communication skills
• Ability to follow procedures and complete paperwork accurately
• Reliable, safety-focused and dependable
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Requirements

• Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence with a safe driving record
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and public holidays as required
• Physical ability to lift and carry items up to 15kg
• Ability to meet relevant immunisation requirements, including Hepatitis B

We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours we expect our people to embody: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible and Resourceful.

Benefits, Perks and Wellbeing

At Healius, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and career, including:

• Access to retailer discounts and perks through the Flare Benefits platform
• Health and financial benefits, including access to Fitness Passport, corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits, novated leasing and salary packaging options
• Free and confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted childcare and babysitting services via Kiddo
• Access to online learning, courses and development pathways to support your career growth

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Healius is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, inclusive and merit-based recruitment practices. We stive to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve, valuing people across different life stages, genders, cultural backgrounds, ages and professional experiences. All applicants are assessed equitably based on their ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Healius is part of the Commonwealth Government’s Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. We encourage applications from veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience.

Healius is committed to responding to every applicant, regardless of outcome. Timeframes may vary depending on the role and volume of applications.

To explore more opportunities, visit careers.healius.com.au and follow us on LinkedIn. Keep up to date with future opportunities by joining our talent community.