As a Clinical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality pathology services to patients across the Bundaberg region. Your day will be varied, with opportunities to use and build your skills across phlebotomy, specimen reception and processing, specimen packaging and referral, stock control and laboratory support. You’ll be responsible for collecting high-quality blood specimens from both inpatients and outpatients, following Pathology Queensland protocols and ensuring every sample is handled accurately and efficiently. You’ll also assist scientific staff with a range of diagnostic testing activities, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a busy, multidisciplinary laboratory team.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

- Demonstrated experience or ability to acquire experience in the correct procedures of specimen collection/phlebotomy including the application of established policies and guidelines with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated knowledge or the ability to acquire knowledge of the importance of standard precautions in dealing with patients and biological specimens.
- Demonstrated experience or ability to acquire experience in the correct procedures of preanalytical processing of specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Proven ability to follow instructions and work conscientiously and accurately with minimal supervision after careful instruction.
- Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to communicate effectively with clients, clinical staff and colleagues.
- Positive focus upon patient care within a hospital health care environment.
- Demonstrate a high level of commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
- Demonstrate the ability to work accurately and give attention to detail.

Why work with us?





Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

- 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.

Professional development

- 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 perks 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.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

📌 Phlebotomist (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Bundaberg Central