Employment Type
Permanent Part Time
Position Classification
Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration
$32.46 - $33.71 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week
32
Requisition ID
REQ645708
Location
Gosford Hospital
Applications Close
15 March 2026 - 11:59pm
About The Opportunity
Pre-Analytical Services with NSW Health Pathology on the Central Coast is where your pathology career begins with purpose. As the vital first step in every diagnosis, our team ensures accuracy, quality, and care from the very start. Join a friendly, supportive workplace where you can build your skills, grow your career, and enjoy the lifestyle that comes with coastal living
What You'll Be Doing
Contribute to a high-quality pathology service. Perform pathology specimen reception duties including receiving and triaging of specimens, patient registration and request entry, specimen processing and preparation for transport or delivery to laboratories for timely accurate diagnostic testing.
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)
* 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:
* Certificate III in Pathology Collections, or Pathology Assistance and/or previous experience in a pathology setting or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre analytical environment.
* Demonstrated ability to manage tasks in a demanding environment where there are competing priorities and time constraints.
* Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, internal and external.
* Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues.
* Willingness to operate and maintain pre analytical equipment as required.
* Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
* Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information in a laboratory setting, following relevant legislation, policies, and requirements.
* Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts, and the ability to travel to any site or location within the operational area as required.
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 PD2024_15 for more detail. The preferreAn eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future. d candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
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