Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist at Concord Hospital. The role involves venepuncture, specimen collection, data entry and delivery to sites for pathology investigations, supporting inpatient, outpatient and home care settings.

The position requires a Certificate III in Pathology Collections or equivalent experience and a commitment to shift work, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections or equivalent experience.
• Customer service skills and the ability to communicate with patients and clinicians.
• Ability to learn clinical environment tasks including specimen collection and handling.
• Willingness to participate in shift work, including weekends and travel within the area.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture and specimen collection for pathology investigations.
• Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service in inpatient, outpatient and home care.
• Enter data accurately and ensure timely delivery of specimens to sites.
• Work across rotating shifts as part of a 7-day roster.

Skills

Venepuncture

Customer service

Data entry

Driver's license

Education

Certificate III in Pathology Collections

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist

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: REQ699279

Location: Concord Hospital

Applications Close: 21 October 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Discover your potential and create a lasting impact in healthcare as a Pathology Collector! Come and join our team where precision meets compassion. Each sample you collect will pave the way for accurate diagnoses and enhanced patient care. As a Collector, you will be the foundation of our diagnostic process, ensuring every sample is collected with expertise and empathy.

Concord Hospital, which is affiliated with the University of Sydney, is a large teaching hospital with 750 beds. The hospital offers a wide variety of specialty and subspecialty services, many of which are nationally and internationally recognised as centres of excellence. These services include burns treatment, colorectal surgery, laparoscopic surgery, molecular biology and genetic laboratory services, aged and extended care, gastroenterology, and palliative care.

The Blood Collection Service, a vital and integral part of Concord Hospital's daily operations, is responsible for collecting blood samples throughout the hospital during daily rounds, as well as serving a large outpatient population. Ward collections occur every morning, 365 days a year. This role involves rotating shifts, working five days across a seven-day roster.

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 to sites for pathology investigations as required.

• 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.

What we can offer you

Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave

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.

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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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