Pathology Collector

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; Sydney; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

NSW Health mobility

World-class care team

Study leave

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba – Sydney CBD NSW is recruiting for a part-time pathology support role. You will join Sydpath, supporting venepuncture and specimen collection in a busy hospital setting, with 30 hours per week across a Monday–Friday roster and a weekend shift on Saturday or Sunday.

The role emphasizes high-quality customer service, accuracy in data entry, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team while complying with WH&S requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience in vacutainer blood collection.
• Strong knowledge of venepuncture and pathology procedures.
• Customer service minded with professional appearance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work a 7-day rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Rostered shifts Monday to Friday start times 5:00am or 6:30am, with weekend shifts.
• Perform venepuncture and specimen collection in a busy pathology setting.
• Assist with venesection and Synacthen testing, plus related procedures.
• Maintain accurate data entry and administrative tasks with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with the team while upholding WH&S policies and patient care standards.

Skills

Venepuncture

Data entry

Patient-focused care

Team collaboration

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba – Sydney CBD NSW

$64,552 - $64,552 a year

21h ago , from St Vincent's Private Hospital

• Role type: Permanent Part-time (30hrs/week)
• Role grade: Health Professional Support Services (Level 7)
• Department and location:Sydpath, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
• Salary: $64,552.80 (pro-rata) +super + salary packaging

Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

• Work a rostered schedule with Monday to Friday starts at either 5:00am or 6:30am, plus a weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday) from 6:30am to 11:30am to support the 7-day operational needs of the service.
• Apply your extensive venepuncture skills and experience in specimen collection, preparation, storage and transportation in a busy pathology environment.
• Assist with specialised procedures including venesection and Synacthen testing, as well as undertake non-blood collection procedures as required.
• Demonstrate strong administrative capability, including accurate data entry, keyboard skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team while adhering to policies, procedures and WH&S requirements, delivering high-quality patient care and customer service.

About you

• At least 6 months’ experience in vacutainer blood collection, with strong knowledge and practical skills in venepuncture and relevant pathology procedures.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer service, while maintaining a professional appearance and patient-focused approach.
• Demonstrated capability to work independently and autonomously, with strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Flexibility to work across a rotating 7-day roster, adapting to changing operational needs.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety principles, with effective communication and interpersonal skills in a healthcare setting.

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
• Seamless NSW Health Mobility: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements
• World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
• Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au