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Posted: 15 April
Offer description

Date: 24 Mar 2026

Location: Adamstown, New South Wales, AU, 2289

Company: Healius

Job reference: #20094

Brand: Laverty Pathology

Location: Adamstown, NSW (including Lingard Hospital and Home-Visits)

Schedule: Various shifts, including weekdays, weekends and on-call.

Role type: Casual.

Overview

Why You Will Be Excited About This Role At Laverty Pathology, a Healius business, we are passionate about making a difference to the health of Australians. As a Pathology Collector, you will be the friendly face behind the first hello, providing a warm welcome and caring assurance to our customers. You will deliver quality patient care with the support and resources provided, while building strong connections in local communities. You will join a network of passionate pathology collectors with a mission to be the best pathology provider in Australia.

Why You Will Like Working Here

There are exciting developments at Laverty Pathology and the wider Healius business as we transform the way we work. You will be supported with regular check-ins from your manager and ongoing support. You will be recognised for your contribution and the impact you make to customers' lives through our Reward & Recognition program, with milestones celebrated (many collectors have 5+, 10+, or 20+ years). We offer clear career progression paths, including opportunities to move into broader roles with ongoing education and support.

About Us

Healius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres across Australia. We provide a broad share of pathology services and support both large hospitals and smaller communities, offering job stability and opportunities for mobility and career growth.

What You Will Be Doing

As an On-Road Collector, you will perform collections for commercial clients on site, conduct home visits, travel to Nursing Homes and Group Homes, and coordinate specimen samples from patients. You will work autonomously on solo visits but receive support from your On-Road Collector and wider area teams. You may also work shifts at Lingard Hospital, collaborating across wards including Paediatrics, Medical, ICU, CCU, Emergency, Oncology, Special Care Nursery, Maternity and Rehabilitation, delivering high-quality patient care and service.

An important part of your role is using your exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to liaise with doctors, nurses and patients to understand needs and requirements.

A day in the life of our On-Road and Hospital Collectors includes:

* Travel between various locations to collect samples
* Assist elderly and sick patients who cannot travel to clinics
* Keep meticulous records for every patient and sample
* Travel to clinics to prepare and package specimens for transport and testing
* Deliver documentation within allocated timeframes
* Liaise and build effective relationships with stakeholders within the hospital, including doctors, nurses, patients and couriers
* Advanced Pathology Collection — collecting samples (blood and non-blood) across wards and areas including Paediatrics, difficult bleeds and AGBs with care and attention
* Maintain meticulous records for every patient and sample

What Type Of Person Will Be Successful

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Pathology Collector, or have gained a Cert III and are looking to embark on a Pathology Collection career. You could also be a Registered Nurse seeking regular daytime shifts.

Attributes & skills you would possess:

* Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Phlebotomy / Certificate III in Pathology Collection
* Excellent customer service and communication skills with a high level of empathy
* Organised with strong time management and attention to detail
* Ability to work autonomously, travelling between locations
* Willingness to travel to multiple locations
* Valid Driver's license and flexibility to travel to multiple clinics
* Working with Children's Check or willingness to obtain one
* Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or visa with work permission

Important A valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required. You must hold an existing WWCC or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment.

We believe everyone leads, no matter the role. Our leadership behaviours are: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible & Resourceful.

Vaccination Requirements

* Vaccine-preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is required
* Other vaccinations based on location may be required

Benefits And Wellbeing

As part of Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

* Benefits platform with savings across 500+ brands
* Fitness Passport access to fitness centres and pools
* Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing
* Career growth and access to online courses via our e-learning platform
* Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program

Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

Laverty Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome diverse applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or background. Healius supports veteran employment; suitable applicants with Australian Defence Force experience are encouraged to apply.

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