Medical Laboratory Assistant

NSW Health; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural incentive

Salary packaging

Professional development

Gym discounts

EAP for staff and families

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology is seeking enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Assistants to join the Bathurst Health Service team. In this important support role, you will assist with specimen collection, processing, data entry, and a range of laboratory support activities contributing to high-quality patient care.

Whether you are starting your healthcare career or bringing experience, we offer a supportive team, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in your local

Qualifications

• Assisting with specimen collection and processing
• Data entry and laboratory support activities
• Attention to detail and good communication

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality pathology service and perform pre-analytical duties (collections, triage, registration, data entry)
• Handle specimen processing and preparation for transport or lab testing
• Support timely and accurate diagnostic testing processes

Job description

Employment Type:Various
Position Classification:Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration:$33.76 - $35.05 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID:REQ690860
Location: Bathurst Health Services
Applications Close: 29 September 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our team at Bathurst Health Service. In this important support role, you will assist with specimen collection and processing, data entry, and a range of laboratory support activities that contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

We are looking for individuals with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional service. Whether you are starting your career in healthcare or bringing existing experience, we offer a supportive team environment, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in your local community.

Join us and be part of a team that helps deliver vital pathology services across the Central West.

What you'll be doing

Contribute to a high-quality pathology service. Perform a range of pre analytical duties including pathology collections, 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 - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $3,500 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, and generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

Work-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 Learning

Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

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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.