As a Clinical Assistant, you'll provide essential pre-analytical support to our Scientific and Technical teams, helping ensure pathology specimens are processed accurately and efficiently so patients receive the care they need, when they need it.
Reporting to the Clinical Assistant Supervisor and Supervising Scientist, you'll work in a supportive, collaborative laboratory where quality, teamwork and customer service are at the heart of everything we do.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under ‘Your key responsibilities', the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Experience in the collection of diagnostic samples from a range of patients including children and babies.
- Demonstrated experience or ability to acquire experience in the correct procedures of pre-analytical processing for the performance of laboratory testing.
- Proven ability to follow instructions and work conscientiously and accurately with minimal supervision after careful instruction.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and work productively in a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to focus in a busy, complex environment.
- Demonstrate a high level of commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive setting that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
- 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.
- 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 opportunity 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.