Employment Type

Permanent Full Time

Position Classification

Technical Officer Grade 1/2

Remuneration

$71,338.54 - $102,751.61 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ690626

Location

Royal North Shore Hospital

Applications Close

16 September 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

NSW Heath Pathology is currently seeking a Medical laboratory Technician to join the Anatomical Pathology Department at Royal North Shore Hospital on a permanent full time basis. Join a friendly and supportive team and develop valuable scientific skills and knowledge in a medical laboratory environment. This rewarding opportunity will allow you to contribute to the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services that support patients and the wider community.

What You'll Be Doing

You will be expected to perform a range of histology laboratory investigations and tests (manual and automated) and technical tasks by applying established methods and procedures as directed, such as processing tissue samples, embedding, sectioning of paraffin embedded blocks and staining including special stains. Also undertake additional laboratory duties including preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols.

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
- 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.

- Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to histopathology or medical laboratory operations
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of histopathology services within the department, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Systems
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
- 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
- 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 setting




- Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities

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.

For role related queries or questions contact Kimiko Blendell on [email protected]

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