Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/ Data Entry
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $31.21 - $32.41 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ573928
Applications Close: 25 November 2025 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Are you looking for your next role? If you are interested in being part of a community focused, dedicated team of Pathology Collectors and laboratory data entry, this position is for you!
We are looking for a keen and motivated team member for our laboratory at Deniliquin Hospital. We will be recruiting in a casual capacity.
The picturesque and vibrant town of Deniliquin is situated in country NSW, close to the Victorian border. With a population of approximately 8,000 residents and growing, we are at the centre of Riverina sheep-station country and on the fringe of one of the world's largest red gum forests. A network of forest trails offers an aquatic playground of water-skiing and wakeboarding along with bushwalking, camping and biking adventures. For families, we offer a wide variety of sporting opportunities including AFL, rugby, soccer, cricket, netball, golf and tennis just to name a few.
What we can offer you
- · 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:
- Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department.
- Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff in an environment transferrable to this role.
- Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport ensuring viability of the specimens.
- Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections.
- Unencumbered Class C Driver's License (valid in NSW) or the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required.
- Must be willing to participate in shift type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines.
- Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
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For role related queries or questions contact Thomas Walters on thomas.walters@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 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.
