Job Description

Overview

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- Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
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- Salary: Salary not specified
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- Grade: Grade not specified
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- Occupation: Science and research
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- Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
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- Reference: 6115
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About the department

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Austin Health Pathology is a energetic and growing department within Austin Health, dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic services across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

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We proudly support Austin Health, the Mercy Hospital for Women, and a wide network of GPs and specialists.

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We are currently expanding into the Hume and Loddon Mallee regions, strengthening our presence and accessibility in regional communities through a network of laboratories, collection centres and point-of-care services.

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About the role

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A regular day will see you:

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- Register patient information and specimen details into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) with high accuracy and efficiency.
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- Prepare samples for analysis by centrifuging, aliquoting, ensuring they meet requirements for manual or automated equipment as applicable.
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- Co-ordinate with other laboratory personnel to ensure smooth workflow and timely processing of samples.
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- Work a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and overnight, as required to meet service demand.
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- Shift patterns and hours may vary depending on operational requirements.
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About you

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- Strong attention to detail and sound organisational skills.
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- Experience in handling, sorting, and preparing pathology specimens.
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- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team to ensure efficient workflow and timely processing of samples.
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- Ability to follow strict protocols and accreditation standards for specimen processing and patient confidentiality.
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Our benefits

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Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

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- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
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- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
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- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
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We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.

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We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.

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We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check.

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Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards.

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Application closing date: Sunday 20 September 2026

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Applications close Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11.59pm

📌 Laboratory Assistant Grade 3 at Victorian Government (Bendigo)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Bendigo