Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $68,594.99 - $98,799.60 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ653275
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Applications Close: 27 April 2026 - 11:59pm
About The Opportunity
NSW Health Pathology is offering a permanent full‐time Medical Laboratory Technician position, presenting a valuable opportunity to expand your skills in a dynamic and diverse laboratory environment. In this role, you will be an integral part of a team that delivers high‐quality diagnostic services to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and its affiliated facilities. We are seeking a motivated, professional, and collaborative team player to join our dedicated staff, people who take pride in excellence, hard work, and shared success. At NSW Health Pathology, we are committed to delivering outstanding service while supporting the professional growth of our team. You'll be encouraged to develop your expertise, pursue further education, and thrive within our supportive and forward‐thinking workplace.
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 protocol.
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
* 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.
Qualifications & Experience
* 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 and experience in the delivery of pathology services within a discipline relevant to the department, including 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 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. 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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