Pathology Lab Assistant – Precise, Team‑Oriented

Healius Limited; Bairnsdale; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health discounts

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Childcare support

Career development

Flare benefits platform

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Healius is one of Australia’s leading healthcare companies, committed to supporting quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. The Laboratory Assistant role focuses on accurate processing of pathology specimens within specimen reception, ensuring correct registration, handling and dispatch for testing, which supports timely diagnostic results.

The position offers structured training, supportive leaders and a collaborative team environment, with a scheduled 5 days per

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a laboratory is desirable but not essential.
• A certificate in pathology and/or a certificate or diploma in laboratory skills/techniques is desirable but not essential.
• Background in healthcare, data entry or roles requiring high levels of accuracy and attention to detail is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and process specimens with a high level of accuracy.
• Complete data entry and registration of specimens into laboratory systems.
• Prepare and dispatch specimens to core laboratories within required timeframes.
• Manage enquiries via phone and shared mailboxes, escalating where required.
• Coordinate urgent specimen handling and courier collections.
• Maintain laboratory records, storage and filing processes.
• Participate in routine quality activities and follow laboratory procedures.
• Ensure compliance with WHS policies and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Certificate in pathology

Diploma in laboratory skills

Job description

Healius is one of Australia’s leading healthcare companies, committed to supporting quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. The Laboratory Assistant role focuses on accurate processing of pathology specimens within specimen reception, ensuring correct registration, handling and dispatch for testing, which supports timely diagnostic results.

The position offers structured training, supportive leaders and a collaborative team environment, with a scheduled 5 days per