Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist

Employment Type: Various

Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $32.46 - $33.71 per hour plus superannuation

Requisition ID: REQ675101

Location: Prince of Wales Hospital or St George Hospital

Applications Close: 12 July 2026 - 11:59pm

About the Opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is looking for passionate and dedicated Pathology Collectors to join our teams at Prince of Wales Hospital and St George Hospital. We have a range of exciting opportunities available, including permanent full-time and permanent part-time.

This is your opportunity to become part of a supportive and dynamic team that’s committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and the wider community.

What You'll Be Doing

Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings. Provide a high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing and delivery of specimens into sites for pathology investigations as required.

What We Can Offer You

- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Work‑life balance – Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full‑time employees)
- Professional growth – Learning and development opportunities, including in‑house training with RTO My Health Learning
- Health & wellbeing – Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Qualifications and Experience

- 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 communication with patients, carers, and clinical staff.




- Problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues in the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport ensuring viability of the specimens.
- Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections.
- Willingness to participate in shift work including weekend work as required and travel within the operational area as requested.
- Ability to manage a demanding professional team environment with competing priorities and strict deadlines.
- Proficient computer skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Current NSW C‑Class driver’s licence (P1 or P2 accepted) required. Interstate C‑Class licence holders must obtain an NSW C‑Class licence within three months of appointment. Learner licences are not accepted.

Equal Prospect Employer

NSW Health Pathology is an equal prospect employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website.

You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.

All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.

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📌 Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/ Phlebotomist (New South Wales)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 New South Wales