Reference Number: 54173: Administrative Officer - Pathology
Employment Type: On Going Full Time (FT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Full Time Pathology Administrative Officer to join our Pathology team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role is responsible for responsible for supporting Pathology Department operations team with a range of different administrative tasks.

About you:

- Experience in data entry and electronic document control in Pathology.




- Current knowledge and skill in relevant computer programs including Word, Excel, Outlook and web-based packages.
- High level organisational skills.
- Demonstrated high level communication skills and commitment to consumer and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Demonstrated initiative and self-direction.
- A flexible and adaptive approach to work prioritization.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to develop and maintain efficient office work processes, including the management of all electronic and paper-based records.
- Ability to learn relevant computer systems used to manage business processes.
- Ability to confidently and professionally liaise with staff at all levels.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Experience in administrative roles in Pathology.
- Experience with Laboratory Information Systems E.g. Ultra.
- The ability to communicate effectively and convey information to variety of audience, in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and use initiative to make decisions, as well as work as part of a team.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced workplace.
- A high degree of motivation, dedication and time management skills.
- A commitment to Northern Health values: Safe, Kind and Together.





Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the . Alternatively, you can contact Radeka Chetty, Operations Manager, Pathology, on 03 84052447 or

Applications close 9 September 2026

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging & EAP
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

📌 Administrative Officer - Pathology (Victoria)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Victoria