Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pre-Analytical

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $66,939.37 - $69,503.42 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ682801
Location: Orange Health Service 
Applications Close: 26 August 2026 - 11:59pm


About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is seeking a motivated and reliable Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Pre-Analytical team at Orange Health Service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality pathology services that support patient care and health outcomes across the community.

In this role you will support the delivery of quality pathology services through specimen reception and processing, blood collection, patient registration, and laboratory support activities while providing exceptional patient care and working collaboratively with healthcare professionals and laboratory teams.

What you'll be doing

Contribute to a high-quality pathology service. Perform a range of pre analytical duties including pathology collections, receiving and triaging of specimens, patient registration and request entry, specimen processing and preparation for transport or delivery to laboratories for timely accurate diagnostic testing. 


What we can offer you 

• Financial Benefits - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, and Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits 

• Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)

• Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

• Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
   

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

1. Certificate III in Pathology, Pathology Collections or Pathology Assistance, and/or previous experience in a pathology setting or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre analytical environment, including phlebotomy.
2. Demonstrated ability to manage tasks in a demanding environment where there are competing priorities and time constraints.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, internal and external.
4. Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues.
5. Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy and the ability to operate and maintain pre analytical equipment.
6. Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information in a laboratory setting, following relevant legislation, policies, and requirements.
7. Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts
8. Current NSW C‑Class driver’s licence (P1 or P2 accepted) is required. Interstate C‑Class licence holders must obtain an NSW C‑Class licence within three months of appointment. Learner licences are not accepted. Alternatively, applicants must have the capacity to travel to any site or location within the operational area for a shift as required.

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Information for applicants 

• NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

• NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.

• NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website 

• You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.

• All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

• An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.

• We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.

• This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
   

Need more information?

  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
  3) For role related queries or questions contact Sally Cain on Sally.Cain@health.nsw.gov.au
 

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