Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $34.60 - $49.83 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ662832
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital
Applications Close: 3 June 2026 - 11:59pm
About The Opportunity
Want to make a real impact where it counts? The Molecular Genetics Department at Royal North Shore Hospital is seeking a Technical Officer on a Part-Time basis at 24 hours per week to join its growing and high-performing team. In this dynamic role, you'll contribute to delivering accurate, high-quality results that support the care of over 20,000 patients each year. Working alongside a highly experienced and motivated team, you'll play an important part in advancing diagnostic services that make a meaningful difference to the health of our NSW community.
Based at NSW Health Pathology, Royal North Shore Hospital, this role may also offer occasional opportunities to support other Sydney metro laboratories for short periods. You'll be part of an organisation that values its people, offering a diverse and culturally safe workplace, tax-effective salary packaging, strong mental health and wellbeing support, and free annual flu vaccinations. If you're passionate about science and want to be part of a team that improves lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
Perform a range of laboratory investigations and tests (manual and automated) and technical tasks by applying established methods and procedures, as directed. Undertake other laboratory duties including preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols.
What We Can Offer You
* Financial Benefits - 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 only)
* 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:
* Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations
* Demonstrated knowledge or exposure in performance of molecular biology test and procedures, including techniques that prevent cross-contamination.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Systems
* Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
* Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers and patients as well as clinical laboratory staff
* Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
* Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities
Information for applicant
* 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. 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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