Medical Laboratory Assistant

NSW Health Pathology; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural incentive

Salary packaging

Gym discounts

EAP access

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join Griffith Base Hospital on a permanent full-time basis. In a busy lab, you'll assist with specimen collection, processing and general laboratory support that underpins quality patient care across the region.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within Australia's leading public pathology service. NSW Health's Welcome Experience supports relocating healthcare workers to regional NSW, helping you settle in

Qualifications

• Pre-analytical duties including pathology collections, receiving and triaging specimens.
• Patient registration and request entry.
• Assist with specimen processing for transport or lab testing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a high-quality pathology service.
• Perform pre-analytical duties including specimen collection and triage.

Skills

Specimen collection

Specimen processing

Laboratory support

Patient registration

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $66,939.37 - $69,503.42 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ690449

Location: Griffith Base Hospital

Applications Close: 28 September 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the team at Griffith Base Hospital on a permanent full time basis. Working in a busy and supportive laboratory environment, you'll play an important role in specimen collection, processing and laboratory support activities that contribute to quality patient care across the region.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team while building your career with one of Australia's leading public pathology services.

Thinking about relocating? The NSW Health Welcome Experience provides support for essential healthcare workers and their families moving to regional NSW, helping you connect with the local community and settle into life in Griffith and the Riverina.

Join us and make a real difference in the delivery of healthcare every day.

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 $5,000 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.

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.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• For role related queries or questions contact Jodie Landy on [e-mail]

To learn more about NSWHP please visit "Life at NSW Health Pathology" or connect with us on "LinkedIn"!

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