Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $68,594.99 - $98,799.60 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ657178
Location: Nepean Hospital
Applications Close: 10 May 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Technical Officer - Supervisor to join our Central Specimen Reception team at Nepean Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced 24/7 pathology service that supports patient care across the hospital and wider health district.

The successful applicant must be available to work a rotating 24/7 roster, including weekends and public holidays.

We are a proud multicultural team that values diversity and fosters a workplace culture built on respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

What you'll be doing

Provide day-to-day supervision of Central Specimen Reception staff while supporting the training, competency assessment, and ongoing development of new and existing team members.

Assist in sendaway management to ensure timely processing, tracking, and follow-up of referred specimens and results.

Liaise with the Pathology Collections Technical Officer to support and improve Pre-Analytical service delivery.

Undertake additional duties and directions as required by the Pre-Analytical Manager and Deputy Manager, while maintaining safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.

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:

1. 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
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services within a discipline relevant to the department, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Systems
3. Demonstrated experience supervising laboratory staff, with the ability to work responsibly and efficiently while managing competing priorities to meet deadlines.
4. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
5. 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
6. 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
7. Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify,



develop and implement quality and service improvement activities
8. Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts, and a current unencumbered Class C driver’s license with the ability to travel to any site or location within the operational area as required.

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 PD2024_15 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.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Estelle Baldomero on [email protected]

To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!

📌 Medical Laboratory Technician (Australia)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Australia