Technical Officer
- Work for a world class medical facility.
- Be a part of helping the community.
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For fulltime staff).
Join our team as a Technical Officer working for a world class medical facility driving the way in laboratory research. Apply today!
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 1st March 2026)
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/ Grade 2
Remuneration: $33.26 - $47.91 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is dedicated to improving health services for the community. Our focus is on delivering quality care while upholding our core values. Join us in making a difference.
- Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
- Provides tertiary care for the Greater Western Region.
- Committed to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
- Focuses on primary and secondary health care.
- Aiming for better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.
What you'll be doing
This position involves supporting laboratory research through technical tasks, data generation, and equipment management.
Your key responsibilities will have you:
- Conducting laboratory investigations and technical tasks following established procedures.
- Contributing to research data collection and manuscript generation.
- Preparing materials and maintain lab equipment.
- Ensuring adherence to laboratory protocols.
- Supporting overall laboratory operations and team efforts.
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
- Qualification: Certificate IV in Pathology or Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations.
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the area of molecular biology and/or virology, including practical laboratory experience (e.g. nucleic acid extraction, PCR, sequencing) and experience handling clinical specimens.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time and competing priorities.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and proven effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external collaborators.
- Proven computer literacy skills in Windows and the Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel.
Requisition ID: REQ540614
Applications Close: 23rd February 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Lou Orszulak on Lou.Orszulak@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position
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