Pathology Collector Reliever

Dorevitch Pathology; City of Wodonga; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts and perks

Job summary

Healius is recruiting a Pathology Collector Reliever to support Albury Wodonga and surrounding areas. You will collect blood and non-blood samples, ensuring a positive patient experience while covering planned and unplanned absences across centres.

The role requires a Certificate III in Pathology Collection or equivalent healthcare background, with a focus on empathy, adaptability and professional conduct. Training is provided through Healius Academy with a 6-week program and ongoing hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in pathology collection desirable but not essential.
• Certificate III in Pathology Collection desirable but not essential.
• Healthcare background or strong customer-facing experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and other samples with care and precision.
• Provide a welcoming, calm and professional experience for patients.
• Prepare and package specimens for transport following procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and follow required processes.
• Adapt quickly to different collection sites and workflows.

Skills

Empathy & patient care

Clear communication

Adaptability across sites

Time management

Professionalism

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Pathology Collection

Healthcare background (aged care/nursing)

Job description

Job Reference: 21883

Brand: Dorevitch Pathology

Location: Albury Wodonga and surrounds including Lavington, Jindera, Thurgoona, Beechworth, Tallangatta

Job Type: Perm PT reliever role (25.5 hours per week)

Schedule: Monday, Thursday 7.5hrs per day, Fridays 8:30am - 5pm Albury Gardens and Saturdays 3hrs

At Healius, we’re united by a shared purpose: making a difference to the future of Australia’s health. Now is an exciting time to join us as we transform into a stronger, more agile organisation, with a focus on excellent customer and patient experiences, smarter ways of working and being a great place for our people to work.

This role is suited to people who enjoy helping others and want to do meaningful work. Pathology Collectors play a vital role in their community and are often the first person a patient meets on their healthcare journey, helping them feel comfortable, supported and confident they’re in good hands.

You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality care and creating positive patient experiences every day. With supportive leaders, a strong team culture and a focus on recognising the moments that matter, you’ll have the support you need to grow and make a meaningful impact.

About Us

Healius is one of Australia’s leading healthcare companies, committed to supporting quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. Through our network of state-based and specialty brands, we provide high-quality diagnostic services that support clinicians to make informed decisions and improve patient outcomes.

With more than 80 medical laboratories and approximately 2,000 patient collection centres nationwide, we process approximately one in four Medicare-funded pathology tests each year, supporting services that extend from some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals to regional areas and remote Indigenous communities.

About The Role

As a Pathology Collector Reliever, you will collect blood and non-blood samples while delivering a positive, professional and caring experience to every patient. You will work across multiple collection centres and hospitals within a specific area, stepping into shifts to support both planned and unplanned absences.

Key responsibilities:

• Collect blood and other samples with care and precision
• Provide a welcoming, calm and professional experience for patients
• Prepare and package specimens for transport in line with procedures
• Maintain accurate records and follow required processes
• Adapt quickly to different collection sites, teams and workflows to support smooth day-to-day operations

About You

We are ideally seeking an experienced Pathology Collector with a Certificate III in Pathology Collection. However, we also welcome applications from candidates with a healthcare background (e.g. aged care, disability support or nursing) who are looking to transition into pathology.

You will be confident stepping into new teams and environments, with the ability to quickly adapt to different processes and ways of working. You will bring a flexible and proactive approach, maintaining a reliable and professional standard across multiple locations.

Qualifications And Experience

• Previous experience in pathology collection is desirable but not essential
• Certificate III in Pathology Collection is desirable but not essential
• A background in healthcare (e.g. aged care, disability, nursing) or strong customer-facing experience

Requirements

• A valid full driver’s licence and access to own reliable car
• Ability and willingness to travel across multiple locations
• A valid Working With Children Check (WWCC), or willingness to obtain one prior to commencementAbility to provide evidence of immunisation requirements including Hepatitis B

Key Skills And Attributes

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A genuine care for people, with a high level of empathy and professionalism
• Strong communication skills, with a natural ability to connect with others, explain clearly and build trust
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations with a high level of adaptability
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage changing priorities
• Resilience and consistency in delivering a high standard of work across varied environments
• Sound judgement, with the ability to take initiative and adapt in different settings

We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours we expect our people to embody: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible and Resourceful.

Training

This role requires completion of a 6-week paid training program designed to build the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in collections. This requires a commitment to full-time hours for the first 2 weeks, followed by a minimum of 25 hours per week. Training is delivered internally as part of our Healius Academy onboarding program and may be accelerated based on previous experience.

Benefits, Perks And Wellbeing

• Access to retailer discounts and perks through the Flare Benefits platform
• Health and financial benefits, including access to Fitness Passport, corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits, novated leasing and salary packaging options
• Free and confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted childcare and babysitting services via Kiddo
• Access to online learning, courses and development pathways to support your career growth

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Healius is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, inclusive and merit-based recruitment practices. We stive to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve, valuing people across different life stages, genders, cultural backgrounds, ages and professional experiences. All applicants are assessed equitably based on their ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Healius is part of the Commonwealth Government’s Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. We encourage applications from veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience.