Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Motor Vehicle Driver <2950 kilograms
Remuneration: $30.61 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ600290
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Applications Close: 8 September 2025 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Would you like to really make a difference to people lives!. NSW Health Pathology Tamworth is looking for a team of casual courier drivers to carry out specified routes within Tamworth and nearby towns. The drivers will be carrying essential pathology samples from local Hospitals and the community back to our 24 hour laboratory located at the Tamworth Hospital where specialised scientific staff are waiting to process the patient samples in a timely manner. You can really make a contribution to patient care by making efficient pick up and deliveries of these valuable pathology speicmens
What we can offer you
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Provide an efficient, consistent and reliable pathology sample transport service which also transports collection equipment, results and other items as required to and from NSWHP laboratories, collection centres, clinics and hospitals.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- A level of fitness appropriate to courier duties: walk long distances and lift, carry and move items of up to 10 kgs over an eight hour shift
- Ability to be flexible and participate in a 24 hour / 7 day roster
- Current unencumbered Class C NSW drivers license with exemplary driving record. (Recent RTA infringement record print out required)
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver efficient and effective services
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills with the ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and within a team and to promote teamwork as a basis for improvement.
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For role related queries or questions contact Clinton Berry 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 Infectious 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 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.
