Medical Laboratory Assistant – Pathology Specimen Reception/Data Entry

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

Benefits offered by this job

Rural Health Workforce Incentive up to

Salary packaging options

Up to 12 extra days off per year

Learning and development opportunities

Fitness Passport gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Technical Assistant Grade 2 at Tamworth Hospital to join our specimen reception team. You will receive, triage, register, and prepare specimens for transport to labs for timely diagnostic testing in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves working in a regional NSW pathology service with opportunities for learning, development, and shift work across a 24/7 roster. Applicants should be organised, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with valid working rights in

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections, or Pathology Assistance and/or previous experience a pathology setting or demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre analytical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks in a demanding environment with competing priorities and time constraints.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, internal and external.
• Proficient computer skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a high-quality pathology service. Perform pathology specimen reception duties including receiving and triaging of specimens, patient registration and request entry, specimen processing and preparation for transport or delivery to laboratories for timely accurate diagnostic testing.

Education

Certificate III in Pathology Collections, or Pathology Assistance

Job description

Employment Type: Various

Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $33.76 - $35.05 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: Various

Requisition ID: REQ700968

Location: Tamworth Hospital

Applications Close: 15 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

Make a difference behind the scenes in healthcare.

Join one of regional NSW's leading pathology services and play a vital role in supporting patient care. As a member of our Specimen Reception team, you'll work in a fast-paced laboratory environment, ensuring specimens are accurately received, processed and prepared for testing.

Working alongside experienced laboratory professionals, you will contribute to the delivery of timely and reliable diagnostic services for communities across the New England region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team, develop valuable healthcare experience, and be part of an essential service that impacts patients every day.

If you're organised, detail-oriented and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Contribute to a high-quality pathology service. Perform pathology specimen reception duties including receiving and triaging of specimens, patient registration and request entry, specimen processing and preparation for transport or delivery to laboratories for timely accurate diagnostic testing.

What We Can Offer You

• Financial Benefits - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5000 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.

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections, or Pathology Assistance and/or previous experience a pathology setting or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre analytical environment.


• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks in a demanding environment where there are competing priorities and time constraints.


• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, internal and external.


• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues.


• Willingness to operate and maintain pre analytical equipment as required.


• Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.


• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information in a laboratory setting, following relevant legislation, policies, and requirements.


• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts, and the ability to travel to any site or location within the operational area 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.

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