Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist

NSW Health Pathology; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural Health Incentive

Salary packaging options

Health & wellbeing program

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology is recruiting two Permanent Part Time Blood Collectors for Murrurundi, NSW. Each role involves venepuncture, specimen handling and data entry, supporting accurate diagnoses in a rural community.

You will join a supportive team, working 4 hours per week per position, with opportunities for professional growth and flexible working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused and able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and clinical staff.
• Demonstrated problem solving and ability to troubleshoot in a clinical environment.
• Willingness to travel to sites within the operational area and work in shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings.
• Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing and delivery.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

Certificate III in Pathology Collections

Tools

Venepuncture

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2, Remuneration: $33.76 - $35.05 per hour plus superannuation, Requisition ID: REQ702622, Location: Murrurundi, Applications Close: 22 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in your local community? We’re currently recruiting two Permanent Part Time Blood Collectors in Murrurundi, working 4 hours per week each. Working within a supportive and professional team, you will provide high-quality blood collection services and specimen handling that contribute directly to accurate diagnoses and positive patient outcomes. This diverse role offers the opportunity to build meaningful connections with patients of all ages while delivering compassionate care in a rural community setting. Every day brings the chance to make a positive impact, whether through your technical skills, your attention to quality, or simply by helping patients feel comfortable and supported. If you are customer-focused, enjoy working with people, and are passionate about providing excellent patient care, we would love to hear from you.

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 - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $1,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, and generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• 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.

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• 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. 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.
• This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.