Based at Pathology Queensland Toowoomba, you'll work within a supportive team and report directly to the Manager, Central Specimen Reception.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

Experience in or the ability to rapidly learn pre-analytical processes, e.g. sorting, coding, data entry, aliquoting, parcel management, etc. in the specimen reception unit.
Demonstrated data entry skills with the ability to work accurately and give attention to detail.
Proven ability to solve problems and show initiative in the workplace.
Proven ability to manage time effectively and work without direct supervision.
Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills and communication skills to enable effective interaction within a work group and between clients (internal and external).
The Central Specimen Reception unit delivers a 7-day a week service. In this workplace, all newly appointed staff are contracted to work any rostered shift within a 7-day roster period including weekends and public holidays, including overtime as required. You will be required to take part in a 24-hour continuous shift roster, and will work a combination of day, afternoon and overnight shifts within each fortnight. This facilitates the progressive review of staffing and shift arrangements in Central Specimen Reception to accommodate changes in workload and service requirements.
Demonstrate a high level of commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement, in accordance with National Association of Testing Authority/International Standardisation Organisation (NATA/ISO).
Demonstrate ability to cooperate and actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination,



workplace health and safety and an ethical environment.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

12.75% superannuation
17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

38 hour full time work week
Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal chance employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Pathology Assistant - Continuous Shift CSR (Toowoomba)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Toowoomba