Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification
: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration
: $68,****** - $98,****** per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week
: 38
Requisition ID
: REQ******
Location
: Wollongong Hospital
Applications Close
: 10 June *********:59pm
About the opportunity
Join our team at Wollongong Hospital as a Medical Laboratory Technician in Anatomical Pathology on a permanent Full Time basis.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality diagnostic services through specimen preparation, laboratory processing, and support of pathologists in delivering accurate and timely results.
You will work in a collaborative, professional environment with modern facilities, playing a vital role in patient care across the Illawarra region.
Take the next step in your career with a supportive team dedicated to excellence in pathology services.
What you'll be doing
Perform a range of laboratory investigations, tests (manual and automated), and technical tasks in accordance with established methods, procedures, and protocols.
Undertake Anatomical Pathology specific duties including tissue embedding, microtomy, special stains, and immunohistochemistry (IHC), ensuring accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
Coordinate and manage send away testing, including specimen preparation, documentation, and tracking in accordance with laboratory and referral requirements.
Undertake additional laboratory duties, including preparation of reagents and materials, and the maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment, ensuring compliance with established laboratory processes and protocols.
What we can offer you
Financial Benefits -
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.
Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service?
Apply now by addressing the following questions:
Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations
Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in delivering efficient, high-quality services within an Anatomical Pathology department
Ability to work in a responsible and effective manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers and patients as well as clinical laboratory staff
Sound computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office applications and ability to use Laboratory Information Systems or equivalent systems
Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment




Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities
I
nformation for applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an
equal opportunity 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, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed.
Please reach out if you need adjustments.
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.
See
PD****_004
for more detail.
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
An
eligibility list
may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.
Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the
Position Description
2) Find out more about
applying
for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Adam Stewart on
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