Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $61,889.52 - $64,260.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ592641
Location: Gosford Hospital
Applications Close: 04 August 2025 - 11:59pm
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity awaits for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Microbiology Department on a temporary full time basis. Gain valuable experience whilst working with a dynamic, motivated, and energetic team at the NSW Health Pathology Department of Microbiology, located at Gosford Hospital - the centre of the Central Coast Local Health District.
This position is typically Wednesday through to Sunday working 8-hour afternoons shifts however we are open to offering this role as a full-time position or dividing between part time staff in a job share arrangement.
The Central Coast is a popular coastal region attracting young families and retirees and experiences a higher-than-average population growth. Our vision of Caring for the Coast encompasses delivering exceptional care and caring for our patients, community and staff.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- 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
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the Department
- Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities
- Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a clinical laboratory environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environment
- Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy
- Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a laboratory setting
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Nola Hitchick on [email protected]
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 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. 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.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future 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.
