Medical Laboratory Assistant

Southern NSW Local Health District; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural Health Incentive

Training & Development

Health & Wellness

Salary packaging options

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at Port Macquarie Base Hospital is seeking a Technical Assistant Grade 2 to support high‑quality diagnostic services. The role involves specimen reception, triage, patient registration, request entry, and preparation for transport to laboratories for timely tests.

This permanent part‑time position offers a competitive hourly rate, access to rural incentive schemes, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage tasks in a demanding environment with competing priorities and time constraints.
• Excellent communication with colleagues and customers, internal and external.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to operate and maintain pre-analytical equipment.
• Proficient data accuracy and confidentiality handling in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Receive and triage specimens; register patients and enter requests; process specimens for transport or lab testing.
• Contribute to a high-quality pathology service and timely diagnostic testing.
• Support a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including weekends and holidays, and travel to sites as required.

Skills

Task management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Data accuracy

Confidentiality

Shift flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Pathology

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $33.76 - $35.05 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ690241
Location: Port Macquarie Base Hospital
Applications Close: 20 September 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Join NSW Health Pathology at Port Macquarie Base Hospital and play an important role in supporting high-quality healthcare for the Mid North Coast community. As a Technical Assistant, you'll be part of a dedicated laboratory team, helping to deliver accurate and timely diagnostic services that make a real difference to patient outcomes every day. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working as part of a supportive team, and is looking to build a meaningful career in healthcare. In addition, this position is eligible for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, offering attractive incentives to support your move to or ongoing career in regional NSW.

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 - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $3,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, and generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

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

Key Qualifications

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections, or Pathology Assistance and/or previous experience a pathology setting or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre analytical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks in a demanding environment where there are competing priorities and time constraints.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, internal and external.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues.
• Willingness to operate and maintain pre analytical equipment as required.
• Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information in a laboratory setting, following relevant legislation, policies, and requirements.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts, and the ability to travel to any site or location within the operational area as required.

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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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