Medical Laboratory Assistant

Southern NSW Local Health District; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology in Campbelltown is seeking a Temporary Full Time Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a busy, 24/7 multidisciplinary laboratory serving South Western Sydney's communities. Based in a new state-of-the-art facility, the role covers specimen reception and laboratory support, with a 38-hour week on a 24/7 rotating roster including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

This position offers development opportunities, exposure to a wide range of services, and contributes directly to

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time up to June 2028, with potential of ongoing employment
Position Classification:Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration:$66,939.37 - $69,503.42 per annum + superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ692519
Location:Campbelltown Pathology
Applications Close:27 September 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Looking for a role where no two days are the same and your work helps keep healthcare moving? Join the team at Campbelltown Pathology as a Temporary Full Time Medical Laboratory Assistant and become part of a busy, 24/7 multidisciplinary laboratory serving the growing communities of South Western Sydney. Based in a newly redeveloped, state-of-the-art laboratory, this hybrid role offers the opportunity to work across both Specimen Reception and the laboratory, supporting a wide range of services that contribute directly to patient care and clinical outcomes. As a valued member of the pre-analytical team, you'll be involved in a variety of interesting and rewarding duties, including specimen reception, data entry, clinical trials support, point-of-care testing and general laboratory operations. We're looking for a motivated, adaptable and proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and thrives as part of a collaborative team. If you're ready to build your pathology experience, develop valuable skills and make a meaningful contribution to healthcare, this is an exciting opportunity to join a laboratory that is growing, evolving and committed to excellence. This role operates on a 24/7 rotating roster, including days, evenings, overnight shifts and weekends, offering variety and flexibility in your work schedule.

What you'll be doing

Contribute to a high-quality pathology service. Perform pathology specimen reception duties including 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 - 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

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