Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $33.76 - $35.05 per hour plus superannuation

Requisition ID: REQ687360

Location: Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital

Applications Close: 20 September 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is seeking motivated and reliable individuals to join our team as a Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist at Shoalhaven Hospital. Working in a busy laboratory environment, you will provide essential support to pathology services through specimen handling, processing and other laboratory support activities, contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Enjoy a wide range of activities available from Kangaroo Valley - our northern border, to North Durras - our southern border, and the beaches, towns and villages along the way.

The Shoalhaven’s temperate climate is comfortable all year ‘round, with balmy sea breezes to cool in summer and clean crisp air for long country walks in winter.

What You'll Be Doing

Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings. Provide a high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required.

What We Can Offer You

- Financial Perks - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, and 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.

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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 PD2026_004 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.
- We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.
- This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian

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

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📌 Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/ Phlebotomist (Nowra)
🏢 Nsw Health Pathology
📍 Nowra