Medical Laboratory Assistant - CSR

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

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at Nepean Hospital is seeking Medical Laboratory Assistants to join the Central Specimen Reception team. You will contribute to a high-volume pathology service, handling specimen reception, registration, and initial processing to support accurate diagnostic testing.

The role requires flexibility to participate in a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays. A collaborative team environment and opportunities for professional development are emphasised,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pathology setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks in a busy environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Receive and triage specimens; register patients and enter requests.
• Process specimens and prepare for transport or delivery to laboratories for timely diagnostic testing.

Job description

Employment Type:Various
Position Classification:Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration:$33.76 - $35.05 per hour + Superannuation
Requisition ID:REQ695484
Location: Nepean Hospital
Applications Close: 5 October 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Looking for a rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced laboratory environment where no two days are the same? NSW Health Pathology is seeking dedicated and collaborative Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our Central Specimen Reception team at Nepean Hospital. As part of a diverse and supportive team, you'll play an essential role in ensuring the timely processing of specimens that support critical diagnostic and patient care services across the health system. We pride ourselves on a culture built on respect, integrity and teamwork, where every team member is valued and supported to succeed.

This recruitment is being used to establish an eligibility list (eList) for future vacancies and may be used to fill temporary and permanent opportunities across full-time, part-time and casual employment types. If you're looking for flexibility, career development and the opportunity to join a team committed to excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Successful applicants must be available to participate in a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays, and be ready to contribute to a busy service that makes a genuine difference to patient care every day.

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 (for full-time and part-time employees)

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.

More principles and policies are being established to support hiring managers identify AI formed responses. We may not progress applications if we don’t feel you have spoken to your own experiences and demonstrated your capabilities without AI assistance.

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.

• 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. Candidates must hold a current NSW C‑Class driver's licence (P1 or P2 accepted) is required. Interstate C‑Class licence holders must obtain an NSW C‑Class licence within three months of appointment. Learner licences are not accepted.