Technical Assistant (Grade 2) - Neuropathology

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Technical Assistant
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Sydney Local Health District
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REQ476449 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $59,796 - $62,086 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ476449
 
 
Can you support us in our vision to achieve excellence in healthcare for all?
 
 

About Us

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring. 

  

Where you will be based 

Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.

  

About the role

The position assists the Royal Prince Alfred Department of Neuropathology to perform a range of laboratory based work and administrative support. This encompasses the Histopathology laboratory, Molecular Neuropathology laboratory, CJD laboratory, and in some instances, the nerve and muscle laboratory, Australian Sports Brain Bank, MS Research Australia Brain Bank, and Neuropathology Tumour and Tissue  Bank. 

The position primarily focuses performing a range of laboratory and administrative support, contributing to the efficient operation of the Department, and consequently delivering a patient focused service.

  

We are looking for someone who has… 

  • Previous work experience in a health service or clinical diagnostic laboratory.
  • A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, general laboratory duties and sample handling procedures relevant to the Department.
  • Problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environment.

  

What we can offer you (for eligible employees)

  • Accrued Day Off (ADO)
  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
  • Novated Leasing
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • Fitness Passport
  • Great education opportunities through the Sydney Education

  

For further details, please view the Position Description.

  

For enquiries, please contact Maggie Lee on (02) 9351 0741 or via email at Yuk.Lee@health.nsw.gov.au.

  

About working for SLHD

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form).​

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

 

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

           

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

 

To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn.

  

Applications Close: 6 May 2024

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