Pathology Collector (Permanent Part-Time, 38 Hours per Fortnight)

Salary: IN24-IN26: $62,540.40 - $65,754.00 per annum (pro rata) plus superannuation
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (38 hours per fortnight)
Location: Western Health
Benefits: Generous leave entitlements, salary packaging, and novated leasing options

About Alfred Pathology Service

Alfred Pathology Service (APS) is a leading provider of integrated diagnostic services within Victoria's largest public pathology network. As part of Alfred Health, APS supports both local communities and state-wide specialist services, including trauma, transplantation, and HIV/AIDS diagnostics.

APS provides comprehensive pathology testing across five specialised disciplines:

- Anatomical Pathology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Haematology
- Microbiology
- Human Molecular Pathology

We are committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and professional development. Employees benefit from supportive leadership, advanced technology, and opportunities to work in diverse and complex clinical environments.

Alfred Health and Monash Health have partnered to deliver pathology services across Western Health, including collection centres, branch laboratories at Sunshine Hospital and the New Footscray Hospital, and point-of-care testing services. This partnership ensures the continued delivery of high-quality pathology services to the growing communities served by both health networks.

Position Summary

The Pathology Collector is responsible for the secure, accurate, and timely collection of pathology specimens while delivering exceptional patient care.



Working with minimal supervision, the successful applicant will undertake a range of collection procedures, including:

- Adult, paediatric, and neonatal blood collections
- Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests (OGTT)
- Blood gas collections
- Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
- Inpatient, outpatient, and domiciliary collections

The role also involves accurate specimen identification, labelling, documentation, packaging, and data entry into laboratory information systems. Collections are performed across designated collection centres, hospital wards, and patients' homes throughout Western Health facilities.

About You

Essential Qualifications

- Certificate III or IV in Pathology Collection
- Current Working with Children Check (Employee)
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Basic First Aid qualification

Desirable Qualifications

- Current BLS certification
- Experience using iPM and Cerner PathNet Millennium systems

Skills and Experience

Grade 2 Phlebotomist (IN24)

Demonstrated ability to perform all routine pathology collection duties outlined in the Position Description.

Grade 3 Phlebotomist (IN26)

Advanced venepuncture skills, with demonstrated competence in at least two of the following areas:

- Infant skin puncture
- Therapeutic venesection
Paediatric venepuncture (ages 0-9 years)
- Domiciliary (home visit) collections

Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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📌 Pathology Collector (Melbourne)
🏢 Alfred Health
📍 Melbourne