Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to August 2027, with potential of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Post Mortem Assist 200 P/A
Remuneration: $77,479.44 - $82,043.50 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ645747
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital
Applications Close: 29 March 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
If you want to help drive change and innovation within a dedicated team of people, this is the job for you. The position of Post-Mortem Assistant will be a challenging and fulfilling role.
The position is located on the Randwick site of NSW Health Pathology. The surrounding area has beautiful beaches, cafes, and many open green spaces, with direct transport access from the central station via bus and the new tram system. The Randwick precinct is progressing into an area for both advanced academia, diagnostic medical work, and research. The site includes Prince of Wales Public Hospital, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Royal Hospital for Women, and the Sydney Children's Hospital.
Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you're helping create better health and justice systems every day.
We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists is supported by scientists, technicians, and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. Our Forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.
What you'll be doing
The post mortem assistant coordinates and liases with Anatomical Pathologists, donor coordinator, post-mortem coordinators, social workers and funeral directors to provide an appropriate and respectful service for the deceased.
What we can offer you
* Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
* Work-life balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave
* 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:
* Demonstrated experience performing post mortems and any associated duties in a mortuary.
* Demonstrated knowledge of fundamental anatomy and physiology, and a basic understanding of medical terminology.
* Proven ability to work with the deceased in an environment that could be distressing, ensuring to raise any associated concerns and/or need for support, and adopt self-care strategies.
* Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner in a team environment, and to effectively communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Display initiative and attention to detail in all aspects of clinical and clerical work practices.
* Commitment to the principles of continuous quality improvement activities, Work Health & Safety, and infection control guidelines.
* Willingness to work shift work and participate in an on-call roster, and travel in accordance with the demands of the role holding a current NSW driver's license.
* Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.
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 PD2024_15 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. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.
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