Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Extra days off

Learning & development

Gym discounts & EAP

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology is offering a Temporary Full Time Technical Assistant Grade 2 role based at Westmead Hospital. You will contribute to a fast-paced pathology collection service across inpatient and community settings, delivering safe, high-quality care while supporting colleagues.

The role requires venepuncture, strong attention to detail and good communication. It includes shifts across locations, learning opportunities, and eligibility for NSW Health benefits.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections with venepuncture experience or ability to learn clinical collection practices.
• Customer service experience and ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and staff.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for specimen handling and transport.
• Familiarity with pathology terminology and willingness to learn a broad scope of collection and data entry tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture and specimen collection in inpatient, outpatient and home care settings.
• Carry out data entry, processing and delivery of specimens to pathology sites.
• Provide a high-quality patient-centred service to referrers and consumers.

Skills

Customer service

Venepuncture

Data entry

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Pathology Collections

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until March 2027 with potential for ongoing employment

Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $66,939.37 - $69,503.42 per annum + superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ701897

Location: Westmead Hospital

Applications Close: 2 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

Join a supportive, high-performing team at a leading tertiary hospital in Westmead, with opportunities to work across Westmead, Blacktown, Auburn and Mt Druitt hospital collection services. Play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality patient-centred care while building your skills in a collaborative, fast-paced pathology environment.

• We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and patient-focused team member who:
• Delivers safe, high-quality care with strong attention to detail
• Communicates effectively and treats patients and colleagues with respect
• Works well in a fast-paced environment, both independently and within a team
• Demonstrates flexibility across shifts and locations
• Is committed to learning, development, and career progression within NSW Health Pathology

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
• 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.

Requirements

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections, with previous experience in venepuncture and/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.

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 Rajeshwari Dotel on [e-mail]

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