Pathology Assistant - Mortuary

Queensland Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

Leave loading 17.5%

38 hour full time work week

Access to 24/7 confidential employee/c

Family support counselling

Career progression with 300+ career

Internal training opportunities and外

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a dedicated professional for a mortuary role requiring autopsy/dissection and pathology lab experience. You will follow complex instructions, apply scientific methods, and maintain safety in a medico-legal environment.

Ideal candidates demonstrate reliability, IT skills with AUSLAB and QIS2, and a strong understanding of relevant legislation. The role emphasizes teamwork and proactive safety practices within a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire autopsy/dissection and/or pathology laboratory experience with proven ability to follow written and oral instructions and solve problems scientifically.
• Demonstrated reliability, integrity, and professional attitude for medico-legal and hazardous workplace.
• High level computer skills to learn AUSLAB, QIS2 and Microsoft software within a mortuary environment.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and guidelines as applied to medico-legal autopsies.
• Sound judgment, critical thinking, effective communication and teamwork.
• Ability to maintain a safe, secure and clean mortuary environment and follow procedures.

Skills

Autopsy experience

Pathology laboratory

ITU/ICT proficiency

Legislation knowledge

Teamwork

Tools

AUSLAB

QIS2

Microsoft Office

Job description

The essential requirements for this role are;

• Demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire autopsy/dissection and/or pathology laboratory experience with proven ability to follow both written and oral instruction with the insight to solve and identify problems through scientific methodology.
• Demonstrated reliability, integrity, and professional attitude necessary for a medico-legal and potentially hazardous workplace.
• Demonstrated high level computer and information technology skills with the ability to learn and use AUSLAB (case management system), QIS2 (quality system) and Microsoft software or equivalent computer applications within a mortuary environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation and guidelines and their application to a mortuary undertaking medico-legal autopsies.
• Demonstrated sound judgement, ability to think critically, effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to work in a team and contribute positively to team outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively maintain a safe, secure and clean mortuary environment and an understanding of and willingness to contribute to the relevant systems, processes and procedures.

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.