Technical Officer, Phlebotomy - Pathology

Canberra Health Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Flexible hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Canberra Health Services, ACT Pathology, seeks a customer-focused Technical Officer to join the Customer Services team. You will collect and prepare pathology specimens, perform reception and data entry duties, and support patients, clinicians and laboratory staff across ACT Pathology locations.

Eligibility includes a Certificate III in Pathology Collection (or equivalent), at least 12 months' phlebotomy experience, and a current Australian driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Pathology Collection (or equivalent) is required.
• At least 12 months' phlebotomy experience.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare pathology specimens.
• Provide reception and data entry duties and assist patients, clinicians and laboratory staff.
• Support ACT Pathology locations as part of the Customer Services team.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Certificate III in Pathology Collection

Job description

Technical Officer, Phlebotomy - Pathology

Employment Type: Part Time (25 hours per week), Temporary 12 Months with possibility of extension and or permanency
Classification: Technical Officer Level 1 (PN 64706)
Salary: $74,490 - $75,529 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT
Section: ACT Pathology
Closing Date: 01 November 2026

What can we offer you:

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.

About the Role: ACT Pathology is seeking a customer-focused Technical Officer to join the Customer Services team. In this varied role, you will provide pathology specimen collection services, perform reception and data entry duties, and support patients, clinicians, and laboratory staff across a range of ACT Pathology locations.

You will collect and prepare pathology specimens, manage patient enquiries, maintain accurate records, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, responsive services. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

To be eligible, you must hold a Certificate III in Pathology Collection (or equivalent approved qualification), have at least 12 months' phlebotomy experience, and possess a current Australian driver's licence.

This part-time position requires availability to work five hours per day, five days per week, across ACT Pathology sites throughout the ACT. If you are adaptable, self-motivated, and passionate about delivering excellent patient care, we encourage you to apply.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together

Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.