* Role title: Technical Officer
* Role type: Maximum Term, Full-Time (12 months contract)
* Role grade: Technical Officer, Grade 1/2, (Year 1-8 & Year 1-4)
* Department and location: SydPath – Cytology, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
* Salary: $68,594.99 - $98,799.60 + super + salary packaging
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
* Accession, prepare, stain, and coverslip cytology specimens (including HPV/LBC and FNA biopsies) with accurate labeling and identification of urgent cases.
* Maintain lab operations, equipment, reagents, and FNA kits, ensuring cleanliness, order, and adherence to health & safety guidelines.
* Support quality assurance, audits, and accurate record keeping, following SOPs, set TAT and accreditation requirements.
* Collaborate with senior scientists and team members, delivering and collecting specimens across departments and reporting issues promptly.
* Assist with client supplies, waste disposal, and any additional lab tasks as required.
About you
* Holds an Associate Diploma in Health Sciences (Pathology) Techniques or equivalent qualification.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow protocols accurately, excellent communication, and proven problem-solving skills.
* Experienced in using and maintaining cytology and histology laboratory equipment, with familiarity in laboratory information systems.
* Able to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines effectively.
* Knowledgeable in quality improvement, accreditation standards, and WHS requirements, ensuring safe and compliant laboratory practice.
Why work at St Vincent’s?
* Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
* Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
* Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
* Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
* Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.
* A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
* Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
* A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
* Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
* Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 07 April 2026
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.
Shortlisting will begin immediately. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
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