Medical Laboratory Assistant - Regional Relief

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

Benefits offered by this job

Rural incentive allowance up to $5000+

Salary packaging options

Up to 12 extra days off per year

Learning & development opportunities

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to provide regional relief across rural and regional laboratories in NSW. The role involves travelling between sites, performing pre-analytical duties and supporting a range of teams to deliver high-quality pathology services.

Applicants should hold a Certificate III in Pathology or equivalent, have strong data accuracy and communication skills, and be willing to work a 24/7 rotating roster including weekends and nights.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Pathology, Pathology Collections or Pathology Assistance required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and time constraints.
• Excellent communication with colleagues and customers.
• Problem solving and analytical skills for issue resolution.
• Proficient data entry with high attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical duties including pathology collections and specimen triage.
• Receive and register specimens and enter requests accurately.
• Process specimens and prepare for transport to laboratories for testing.
• Support multiple regional and rural laboratories and teams.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Task management

Data accuracy

Confidentiality

Education

Certificate III in Pathology, Pathology Collections or Pathology Assistance

Tools

NSW C-Class driver’s licence

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Regional Relief

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration:$66,939.37 - $69,503.42 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ698963
Location:Rural and Regional areas of NSW Health Pathology
Applications Close:19 October 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology currently has a vacancy for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to provide relief across Regional and Rural laboratories. This is a rewarding role that would suit applicants that are able to travel to various locations within regional and rural NSW and who enjoy working across a number of different teams.

What you'll be doing

Contribute to a high-quality pathology service. Perform a range of pre analytical duties including pathology collections, 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

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, Pathology Collections or Pathology Assistance, and/or previous experience in a pathology setting or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre analytical environment, including phlebotomy.
• 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.
• Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy and the ability to operate and maintain pre analytical equipment.
• 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
• 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 or location within the operational area 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.

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