Medical Laboratory Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Rural Health Incentive

Salary packaging

Additional days off

Fitness Passport discounts

EAP for staff

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Temporary Full Time Medical Laboratory Technician at Port Macquarie Base Hospital to join a skilled, supportive laboratory team.

You will perform manual and automated tests and assist with equipment maintenance within a busy diagnostic environment, contributing to timely patient care across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing and analysing specimens in a clinical lab.
• Ability to perform standard laboratory procedures accurately.
• Familiarity with quality control and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated laboratory investigations and tests as directed.
• Prepare materials and maintain laboratory equipment following protocols.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Manual tests

Automated tests

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull 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
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 g enerous 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.

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.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.