Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist

NSW Health Pathology; Cudgen; On-site; AUD 48,368,000 - 50,216,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at Tweed Valley Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist for a temporary part-time role (20 hours/week) until October 2027 with potential ongoing employment. You will collect blood samples, perform venepuncture, and assist with data entry and specimen processing in a multidisciplinary team.

Join a dedicated clinical team delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections required or prior venepuncture experience.
• Demonstrated customer service experience and skills with patients and clinical staff.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting in a clinical environment.
• Proficient computer skills with high data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Current NSW C‑Class driver’s licence or capacity to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a customer‑focused pathology collection service across settings.
• Perform venepuncture and specimen collection, data entry and processing.
• Deliver specimens to sites for pathology investigations as required.

Skills

Venepuncture

Customer service

Problem solving

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Education

Certificate III in Pathology Collections

Job description

Employment Type

Temporary Part Time up to October 2027, with potential availability of ongoing employment

Position Classification

Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration

$33.76 - $35.05 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week

20

Requisition ID

REQ681848

Location

Tweed Valley Hospital

Applications Close

12 August 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist, you will play a vital role in delivering high quality patient care by collecting blood samples that are essential for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing patient management. Combining technical skill with compassion, you will provide a professional and reassuring experience for patients of all ages, helping to make what can be an anxious time as comfortable as possible. Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will collaborate closely with doctors, nurses, and laboratory staff to ensure the accurate collection, identification, and timely processing of specimens. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will directly contribute to safe and effective patient care. This is a rewarding, people-focused role where no two days are the same. Every blood sample you collect plays an important part in supporting clinical decisions and improving patient outcomes, giving you the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of 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.
• 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. Alternatively, applicants must have the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required.

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. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.
• This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Need more information?

• For role related queries or questions contact Owen Van Eck on [e-mail]

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