Pathology Assistant

Queensland Health; Thursday Island; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

17.5% leave loading

38 hour full time work week

Employee support services

Flexible leave entitlements and career

Internal training opportunities

Job summary

Queensland Health on Thursday Island is seeking a detail oriented professional to support pre-analytical specimen processing and data entry. You will use Word/Excel and Auslab, ensuring accurate entry and compliance with patient confidentiality.

Good teamwork and communication are essential, with demonstrated leadership behaviours. Join a supportive team offering opportunities for professional development and a positive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of or demonstrated ability to quickly learn all aspects of pre-analytical specimen processing.
• Demonstrated data entry skills and Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to use laboratory information systems (Auslab).

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions and work conscientiously with minimal supervision.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills within a team.
• Collaborate to achieve organisational goals and support leadership competencies.

Skills

Pre-analytical specimen processing

Data entry

Word & Excel

Auslab

Integrity & confidentiality

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership competencies

Tools

Auslab

Job description

The essential requirements for this role are;

• A working knowledge of or demonstrated ability to quickly learn all aspects of pre-analytical specimen processing.


• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work conscientiously and accurately with minimal local supervision.


• Demonstrated data entry skills and in the use of Microsoft Office applications, i.e. Word and Excel.


• Ability to effectively use or quickly acquire the ability to use the laboratory information system (Auslab).


• Work in a manner displaying integrity; complying with ethical and behavioural standards, respecting patient confidentiality and the importance of patient results.


• Work in a manner displaying integrity; complying with ethical and behavioural standards, respecting patient confidentiality and the importance of patient results.


• In this role, you will be required to display the following leadership behaviours Leadership competencies for Queensland relevant to the role.


• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective interaction within


• a work group and between clients.Proven ability to work as a team member to achieve organisational goals.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

• 12.75% superannuation


• 17.5% leave loading


• 38 hour full time work week


• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members


• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.


• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!


• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.


• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.