Trainee Pathology Assistant – Pathology Collector/ Laboratory Assistant
Temporary Full Time up to 12 months for the Trainee Pathology Collections
Temporary Full Time up to 24 months for the Trainee Laboratory Assistant
Position Classification: Trainee Year 10 Level A
Remuneration: $19,942.13 - $40,306.68 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ535594
Location: Tamworth Hospital and Armidale Hospital
Applications Close: 24 November 2024 - 11:59pm
This is a targeted position for eligible persons under Government Sector Employment (GSE Rule 26). Preference will be given to Persons with Disability only
About the opportunity
The NSW Government has committed to increase the number of apprenticeships and Traineeships across the NSW public sector. In line with this, NSW Health Pathology are offering an excellent opportunity to gain on the job experience and a nationally recognised qualification.
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
Perform a range of laboratory support and/or specimen reception services and/or collection services, and provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Are you a person with a disability and/or long term health condition?
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- Yes
- No
- Prefer not to say
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- Do you identity as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?
- Tell us about yourself. What made you apply for the role?
- Do you have any pre-existing qualifications related to Pathology or Science? If so, what are your qualifications?
- This traineeship is full time, 5 days a week, is this a commitment you can make?
- Do you have a willingness and desire to undertake on the job training in either Pathology collections, laboratory skills and/or administration?
- Do you have a willingness and the ability to attend the Registered Training organisation and work towards obtaining a Certificate III in Pathology Collections/ or Certificate III in Laboratory Skills?
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Amber Cumming on amber.cumming@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Talent Pool
If there are more than one suitable applicants for the role, you may be placed on an eligibility list for future Trainee positions.
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.
