About the opportunity
Employment Type : Permanent Full Time
Position Classification : Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration : $64,364.88 - $66,830.31 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ
Location : Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Applications Close : 2 February 2026 - 11:59pm
We are seeking two full time Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our busy Wagga Laboratory. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working as part of a large, supportive team. Our Laboratory has a strong focus on patient care, accuracy and attention to detail. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and positive workplace culture. The successful applicant will demonstrate a professional and compassionate approach to patient interactions, strong organisational skills and the ability to apply problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to support smooth day-to-day operations. You will be someone who can identify issues, follow established procedures and elevate concerns appropriately to ensure high quality diagnostic services are delivered consistently. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established team where teamwork, reliability, initiative and commitment to quality are highly valued.
What we can offer you
* This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements
* Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
* Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
* Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient and outpatient care settings. Provide high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department.
* Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff in an environment transferrable to this role.
* Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport ensuring viability of the specimens.
* Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections.
* Unencumbered Class C Driver's License (valid in NSW) or the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required.
* Must be willing to participate in shift type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested.
* Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines.
* Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
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Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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