Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist

NSW Health Pathology; Tumut; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural incentive allowance

In-house training program

Fitness discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology in Tumbarumba is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for a permanent part-time position. You will perform venepuncture, support specimen collection, and ensure accurate data entry across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings.

No prior blood collection experience is required as training is provided; the role offers a supportive team, relocation considerations, and an incentive scheme applicable in regional NSW.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections or proven venepuncture experience.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to communicate with patients, carers and staff.
• Good problem solving and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings.
• Perform venepuncture and duties related to specimen collection, data entry, processing and delivery into sites for pathology investigations.

Skills

Venepuncture

Customer service

Data entry

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

Certificate III in Pathology Collections

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $33.76 - $35.05 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 12

Requisition ID: REQ689865

Location: Tumbarumba

Applications Close: 15 September 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

Looking to start or grow a career in healthcare? Join our friendly NSW Health Pathology team in Tumbarumba as a Medical Laboratory Assistant.

No previous blood collection experience? No problem. While experience is desirable, we're happy to train someone with the right attitude, enthusiasm, and commitment to patient care.

This permanent part-time role offers 12 hours per week, a supportive team environment, opportunities to develop new skills, and an additional $1,500 per year plus superannuation through the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

You'll play an important role in supporting your local community while enjoying the benefits of regional living. Relocation support may also be available through the NSW Government's Welcome Experience program.

Join us today and discover all that NSW Health Pathology and Regional NSW have to offer!

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 $1,500 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, and 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. Alternatively, applicants must have the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required.

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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.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Johnson on [e-mail]

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