Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist

NSW Health; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology on the Central Coast invites dedicated Pathology Collectors to join our Collection Services team. This Temporary Part-Time role (22 hours per week) offers exposure across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings, performing venepuncture and specimen handling to support essential diagnostic services.

You will contribute to compassionate patient care, work within a supportive team, and benefit from flexible arrangements and opportunities for professional development in a

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or venepuncture experience.
• Excellent communication with patients, carers and staff.
• Ability to handle specimen collection processes and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings.
• Provide high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers.
• Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required.

Skills

Venepuncture

Customer service

Data entry

Pathology terms

Computer skills

Teamwork

Shift work

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate III in Pathology Collections

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time for 12 months with potential for ongoing employment
Position Classification:Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration:$33.76 - $35.05 per hour + superannuation
Hours Per Week:22
Requisition ID:REQ705076
Location: Central Coast Collections Services
Applications Close:15 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Dreaming of a career by the coast where you can make a real difference every day? NSW Health Pathology is seeking dedicated and collaborative Pathology Collectors to join our Collection Services team on the beautiful Central Coast. This Temporary Part-Time position (22 hours per week) offers the opportunity to work across a variety of collection settings, providing high-quality and compassionate care to patients while supporting vital diagnostic services throughout the region.

If you're passionate about patient care, enjoy connecting with people and thrive as part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join a service that values teamwork, professionalism and work-life balance, while building a rewarding healthcare career in one of NSW's most picturesque locations. Make the move to a role that's both meaningful and fulfilling, and help make a positive impact in your community every day.

What you'll be doing

Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings. Provide a high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required.

What we can offer you

Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

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.

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department.
• Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff in an environment transferrable to this role.
• Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport ensuring viability of the specimens.
• Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections.
• Must be willing to participate in shift type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
• 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.

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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.

For role related queries or questions contact Stacey Mckinnon on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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