Medical Laboratory Technician

NSW Health Pathology; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural Health Incentive up to $5,000

Salary packaging options

Up to 12 additional days off

Learning and development opportunities

Fitness Passport gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at Port Macquarie Base Hospital invites applications for a Temporary Full Time Medical Laboratory Technician. You will join a skilled laboratory team, performing manual and automated tests, and contributing to timely patient testing across the region.

Bring your Diploma in Laboratory Technology and experience with LIS and QA systems. You will work 38 hours per week in a supportive environment with opportunities for learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Laboratory Technology or equivalent with pathology relevance.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Systems and patient systems.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and autonomous delivery within timeframes.
• Excellent communication with clinical staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of manual and automated laboratory investigations and tests as directed.
• Prepare materials and maintain equipment according to established processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Quality management

Time management

Customer focus

Education

Diploma in Laboratory Technology

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to July 2027, with potential availability of ongoing employment

Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2

Remuneration: $71,338.54 - $102,751.61 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ695692

Location: Port Macquarie Base Hospital

Applications Close: 12 October 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

Ready to take the next step in your laboratory career? Join NSW Health Pathology as a Temporary Full Time Medical Laboratory Technician at Port Macquarie Base Hospital and gain valuable experience as part of a skilled and supportive laboratory team.

This is a great opportunity to strengthen your technical skills in a busy diagnostic environment, working alongside experienced laboratory professionals and contributing to the reliable and timely testing that supports patient care across the region. You’ll enjoy varied, hands‑on work while building your experience within one of Australia’s largest public pathology services.

Bring your skills, grow your experience and make a meaningful contribution to patient care.

What You’ll Be Doing

Perform a range of laboratory investigations and tests (manual and automated) and technical tasks by applying established methods and procedures, as directed. Undertake other laboratory duties including preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols.

What We Can Offer You

• Financial Benefits - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 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.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services within a discipline relevant to the department, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Systems
• Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
• Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers and patients as well as clinical laboratory staff
• Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
• Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities

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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.

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