Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist Employment Type: Various Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2 Remuneration: $33.76 - $35.05 per hour plus superannuation Requisition ID: REQ677972 Location: Dubbo Health Service Applications Close: 26 July 2026 - 11:59pm About the opportunity Kickstart Your Career in Regional Healthcare! NSW Health Pathology is hiring a Medical laboratory assistant to join our dynamic team in Dubbo, a vibrant regional city in the heart of the beautiful Macquarie Valley. Live and work where others come to visit!

Dubbo offers a multicultural community, award‑winning attractions like Taronga Western Plains Zoo, thriving arts and sporting scenes, affordable housing, excellent schools and healthcare, and daily flights to Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne. Join a dedicated team based at the newly redeveloped Dubbo Hospital and Cancer Care Centre, a teaching hospital providing critical services across the Western region. Be part of a skilled, community‑focused environment that values quality, connection, and care.

Apply now and make a real impact in regional health! 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 into sites for pathology investigations as required. What we can offer you Financial Benefits – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $4,200 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, and 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. Information 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 PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment before 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.





- This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
- 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 troubleshooting 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.
- 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.
- Current NSW C‑Class driver’s licence (P1 or P2 accepted) is required. Interstate C‑Class licence holders must obtain an NSW C‑Class licence within three months of appointment. Learner licences are not accepted. Alternatively, applicants must have the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required. NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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